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Barrett

Texas · 3,273 residents · 6.391 sq mi
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Barrett has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $190,000. At a median age of 27.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 39% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 106%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,273
+14%since 2000
from 2,872 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
512 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 449 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
27.6
−19%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Barrett
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,125
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,343 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,004
+119%since 2000
from $12,333 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
+13%since 2010
from 0.436 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance23.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Information21.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical20.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$190,000
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
16.8% rent
Vacancy rate
16.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
4.7%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+145%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
67
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6.3%(181)
Black86.3%(2,479)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(177)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.6%(820)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.2%(236)
Black45.4%(1,485)
Hispanic / Latino44.4%(1,453)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(99)
Diversity Score73.9%(2,418)
Diversity Score
74
+159%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+35%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
27.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2011
from 48.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.5%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
11.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2012
from 23.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.2%
−54.7 ptssince 2013
from 71.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.6%
+20.9 ptssince 2017
from 59.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
59.7%
−19.5 ptssince 2016
from 79.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
39.2%
+20.1 ptssince 2016
from 19.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barrett, Texas?

Barrett, Texas has about 3,273 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barrett, Texas?

The typical household in Barrett, Texas earns about $48,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barrett, Texas expensive?

In Barrett, Texas, the median home is worth about $190,000.

How educated are people in Barrett, Texas?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Barrett, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barrett, Texas?

About 34.0% of people in Barrett, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barrett, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Barrett, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 282 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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