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Barney

North Dakota · 52 residents · 0.184 sq mi
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Barney is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,179. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 17 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $48,600. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% more than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
52
−25%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
283 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 375 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.0
+35%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3158851111381990201020202024Barney
202442
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,179
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,904
+63%since 2000
from $14,079 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction27.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing10.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,600
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
54.2%
−37.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
4.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.8
−8%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(69)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(51)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(1)
Diversity Score4.4%(2)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+29.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+65%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
36.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
10.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
Female
39.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barney, North Dakota?

Barney, North Dakota has about 52 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Barney, North Dakota earns about $60,179 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 $48,600.

How educated are people in Barney, North Dakota?

About 13.5% 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 7.1% 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 31 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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