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Barber

Oklahoma · 303 residents · 6.499 sq mi
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Barber has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,625. Population has declined 14% since 2021. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $125,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
303
−14%vs 2021
vs 354 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
47 / sq mi
−14%vs 2021
vs 54 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
−17%vs 2021
vs 46.6 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
27329531733936120202024Barber
2024280
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,625
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $52,500 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,135
−1%vs 2021
vs $25,399 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
−7.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 26.3% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 13.6% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $133,500 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$558
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.0%
+1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 84.0% in 2021
15.0% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−3%vs 2021
vs 2.5 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic42.1%(149)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(4)
Asian2.5%(9)
Other54.2%(192)
Diversity Score66%(234)
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.7%(102)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other56.5%(171)
Diversity Score64.5%(196)
Diversity Score
65
−2%vs 2021
vs 66 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.7% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+2.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 83.1% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
−2%vs 2021
vs 21.8 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 89.8% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.8% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.3%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 55.1% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.2%
−0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 27.0% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−6.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.3% in 2021
Female
53.9%
+6.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.7% in 2021
Foreign born
3.4%
+1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
39.3%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 40.3% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barber, Oklahoma?

Barber, Oklahoma has about 303 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barber, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Barber, Oklahoma earns about $50,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barber, Oklahoma expensive?

In Barber, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $125,000, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Barber, Oklahoma?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Barber, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barber, Oklahoma?

About 12.9% of people in Barber, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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