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Barney

North Dakota · 43 residents (2025 est.) · 0.184 sq mi
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Barney has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 27 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $109,400. With a median age of 61.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 33% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42
−39%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
228 / sq mi
−63%since 2009
from 609 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
61.5
+69%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:43 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3158851111381990201020202024Barney
202442
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 342.4%(1)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.1%(3)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.9%(5)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6431%(13)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7445.2%(19)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.4%(1)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,088
+178%since 2000
from $14,079 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
+22%since 2010
from 0.332 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade42.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction15.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing15.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,400
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.5%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.1
+153%since 2009
from 0.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
31
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(69)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(42)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2009
from 2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German61.9%(26)
Norwegian16.7%(7)
Swedish9.5%(4)
Swiss7.1%(3)
English4.8%(2)
Russian2.4%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Swedish population · Largest Swiss population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+25%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+48.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.9%
−19.8 ptssince 2011
from 81.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.1%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
Female
61.9%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.7%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.1%
−18.2 ptssince 2012
from 25.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.5%
+14.8 ptssince 2017
from 72.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married50%(8)
Widowed12.5%(2)
Divorced37.5%(6)
Women 15+
Never married34.6%(9)
Married34.6%(9)
Widowed7.7%(2)
Divorced23.1%(6)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barney, North Dakota?

Barney, North Dakota has about 42 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barney, North Dakota?

The typical household in Barney, North Dakota earns about $51,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barney, North Dakota expensive?

In Barney, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $109,400.

How educated are people in Barney, North Dakota?

About 2.4% of adults age 25 and over in Barney, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barney, North Dakota?

About 14.3% of people in Barney, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barney, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Barney, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 41 residents, a change of about -49 percent over that period.

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