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Barker

New York · 575 residents · 0.42 sq mi
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Barker has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,094. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $107,800. The poverty rate of 30.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
575
Unchangedsince 2000
from 577 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,369 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,374 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.9
−3%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5115786457127791990201020202024Barker
2024590
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,094
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,411 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$21,603
+35%since 2000
from $16,042 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.3%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10%
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$481
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
30.7% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+28%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(510)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(30)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other8.9%(51)
Diversity Score31.7%(182)
Diversity Score
32
+467%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+36%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.7%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.9%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−85.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barker, New York?

Barker, New York has about 575 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Barker, New York earns about $41,094 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 $107,800, and the typical rent is about $481 a month.

How educated are people in Barker, New York?

About 17.8% 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 30.3% of people in Barker, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barker, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Barker, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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