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Barnett

Missouri · 158 residents · 0.273 sq mi
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Barnett has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,375. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 49 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $51,400. The poverty rate of 46.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
158
−24%since 2000
from 207 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
579 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 758 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+35%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
971461962452951990201020202024Barnett
2024129
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,375
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,023 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,466
+26%since 2000
from $11,499 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
46.0%
+33.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,400
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
19.7% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+63%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(202)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(140)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(4)
Asian1.3%(2)
Other2.2%(3)
Diversity Score16.6%(26)
Diversity Score
17
+360%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
−2%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.9%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
44.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.6%
−50.7 ptssince 2013
from 73.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barnett, Missouri?

Barnett, Missouri has about 158 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barnett, Missouri?

The typical household in Barnett, Missouri earns about $34,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barnett, Missouri expensive?

In Barnett, Missouri, the median home is worth about $51,400, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Barnett, Missouri?

About 1.2% of adults age 25 and over in Barnett, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barnett, Missouri?

About 46.0% of people in Barnett, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barnett, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Barnett, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 65 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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