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Barberton

Washington · 8,668 residents · 4.338 sq mi
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Barberton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $133,990. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 88% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $647,300. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,668
+88%since 2000
from 4,617 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,998 / sq mi
+70%since 2009
from 1,173 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
44.9
+18%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
4K5K7K8K9K2000201020202024Barberton
20249K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.9%(335)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.7%(408)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.3%(457)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.3%(458)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.7%(671)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.6%(1,008)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.7%(1,011)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5418.1%(1,569)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.5%(1,081)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.8%(1,112)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.3%(458)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.2%(100)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$133,990
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,779 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,277
+136%since 2000
from $25,066 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.5%
+26.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
+4%since 2010
from 0.371 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$647,300
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $178,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,913
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $698 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
14.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+17%since 2009
from 4.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
69
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Barberton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(4,245)
Black0.7%(33)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(112)
Asian2.2%(101)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(6,638)
Black0.5%(40)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(786)
Asian8%(694)
Other5.9%(510)
Diversity Score
49
+139%since 2009
from 21 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
Mexican6.5%(566)
Puerto Rican0.5%(47)
Dominican0.3%(27)
Spaniard0.3%(26)
Argentine0.3%(25)
Asian origin
Chinese2.2%(192)
Korean1.6%(138)
Vietnamese1.1%(96)
Filipino0.9%(75)
Asian Indian0.8%(66)
Burmese0.2%(19)
Laotian0.1%(12)
Cambodian0.1%(6)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.2%(21)
Fijian0.2%(19)
Ancestry
German15.5%(1,342)
English11.5%(999)
Irish9.2%(794)
Romanian5.5%(479)
Swedish3.1%(267)
French3%(263)
Italian3%(260)
Croatian2.7%(238)
American2.5%(216)
Scottish2.3%(199)
Norwegian1.8%(158)
+ 20 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish1.5%(131)
Ukrainian1.5%(129)
Polish1.3%(116)
Russian0.9%(81)
Dutch0.9%(76)
Portuguese0.7%(64)
Swiss0.7%(58)
Arab0.4%(34)
Lebanese0.4%(34)
British0.4%(33)
Finnish0.4%(32)
Welsh0.3%(29)
Czech0.3%(27)
Slovak0.3%(26)
Danish0.3%(24)
Belgian0.2%(21)
Hungarian0.2%(20)
Canadian0.1%(11)
Greek0.1%(11)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Romanian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+62%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.3%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.0%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.1%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
13.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2012
from 10.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2017
from 92.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2016
from 86.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 4.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32.8%(1,246)
Married61.2%(2,325)
Widowed1.1%(43)
Divorced4.9%(188)
Women 15+
Never married16%(586)
Married64.5%(2,366)
Widowed8.8%(323)
Divorced10.7%(391)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barberton, Washington?

Barberton, Washington has about 8,668 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barberton, Washington?

The typical household in Barberton, Washington earns about $133,990 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barberton, Washington expensive?

In Barberton, Washington, the median home is worth about $647,300, and the typical rent is about $1,913 a month.

How educated are people in Barberton, Washington?

About 37.3% of adults age 25 and over in Barberton, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barberton, Washington?

About 3.7% of people in Barberton, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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