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Barry

Texas · 250 residents (2025 est.) · 0.44 sq mi
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Barry is home to 236 people in Texas. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Home values have more than tripled since 2000, reaching $164,800. The median age is 35.4, younger than the US median of 38.9. 96% were living in the same home a year earlier. The poverty rate is 6.1%, under the national 12.5%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 158%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

236
+13%since 2000
from 209 in 2000
250 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
536 / sq mi
+48%since 2009
from 364 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
35.4
−5%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.44 sq mi
Population, 19902024
12922331841250719902000201020202024Barry
2024236
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 511.4%(27)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 910.6%(25)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.2%(17)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.4%(8)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3414.8%(35)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414%(33)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 542.1%(5)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6427.1%(64)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 741.3%(3)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.8%(16)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.3%(3)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$67,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$24,798
+22%since 2000
from $20,247 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.6%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
6.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.315
−14%since 2010
from 0.365 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information25.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade23.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade14.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$164,800
+158%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,056
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $1,442
63.5%
−20.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
36.5% rent
26.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
3.19 people
+24%since 2010
from 2.57 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
10.6%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.4
+127%since 2009
from 1.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
44
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(181)
Black3.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.1%(97)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino49.6%(117)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.5%(20)
72
+317%since 2009
from 17 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican44.9%(106)
Ancestry
Irish4.7%(11)
American4.2%(10)
Polish3.8%(9)
English3.4%(8)
German1.3%(3)
Belgian0.8%(2)
Canadian0.8%(2)
British0.4%(1)
Scottish0.4%(1)
Section 05

Education

10.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
4.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.3 min
+95%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
69.5%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
25.3%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
3.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2011
from 17.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
57.5%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
56.0%
−13.7 ptssince 2020
from 69.7% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
17.9%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

43.6%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
56.4%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
10.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
6.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
12.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2012
from 23.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
19.1%
−16.8 ptssince 2013
from 35.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
98.6%
+31.3 ptssince 2017
from 67.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 97.6% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
96.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 93.9% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
49.8%
−48.9 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
50.2%
+48.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married8.6%(7)
Married69.1%(56)
Widowed11.1%(9)
Divorced11.1%(9)
Women 15+
Never married19.8%(17)
Married58.1%(50)
Widowed5.8%(5)
Divorced16.3%(14)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

19.1%
−16.8 ptssince 2013
from 35.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
33.9%
−17.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
7.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
14.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
35.2%
+17.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
41.1%
−16.4 ptssince 2020
from 57.5% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
46.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.2% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)10%(1)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era90%(9)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 10 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Barry, Texas?

Barry, Texas has about 236 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barry, Texas?

The typical household in Barry, Texas earns about $67,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barry, Texas expensive?

In Barry, Texas, the median home is worth about $164,800, and the typical rent is about $1,056 a month.

How educated are people in Barry, Texas?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Barry, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barry, Texas?

About 6.1% of people in Barry, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barry, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Barry, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 50 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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