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Barker

New York · 533 residents · 0.42 sq mi
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Barker has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,309. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $91,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
533
−8%since 2000
from 577 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,269 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,374 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+11%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5115786457127791990201020202024Barker
2024590
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,309
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,411 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$19,351
+21%since 2000
from $16,042 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services13.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$469
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.5%
−15.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
32.4% rent
Vacancy rate
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−8%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(558)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(32)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(483)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(13)
Diversity Score22.5%(120)
Diversity Score
22
+302%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+58%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.0%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
54.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.1%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barker, New York?

Barker, New York has about 533 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barker, New York?

The typical household in Barker, New York earns about $48,309 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barker, New York expensive?

In Barker, New York, the median home is worth about $91,000, and the typical rent is about $469 a month.

How educated are people in Barker, New York?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Barker, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barker, New York?

About 18.9% of people in Barker, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barker, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Barker, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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