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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Barrett

Texas · 2,872 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 $31,343. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $50,600. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,872
−4%since 1990
from 2,991 in 1990
1990 – 2024
449 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 468 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.9
+13%since 1990
from 30.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Barrett
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,343
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,174 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,333
+43%since 1990
from $8,612 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.7%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 19.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,600
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$439
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $351 in 1990
US average: $602
78.3%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
21.7% rent
1.6
−4%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic2.9%(88)
Black97.1%(2,903)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(54)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score11.2%(336)
2000
White, non-Hispanic6.3%(181)
Black86.3%(2,479)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(177)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score28.6%(820)
29
+154%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.2%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.0%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 60.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.2%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.2 min
−7%since 1990
from 24.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Barrett, Texas?

Barrett, Texas has about 2,872 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Barrett, Texas?

The typical household in Barrett, Texas earns about $31,343 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 $50,600, and the typical rent is about $439 a month.

How educated are people in Barrett, Texas?

About 7.2% 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 23.7% of people in Barrett, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barrett, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Barrett, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 119 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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