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Barberton

Washington · 5,661 residents · 4.338 sq mi
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Barberton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,349. Population has grown 23% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $303,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 33% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,661
+23%since 2000
from 4,617 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,305 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 1,064 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+10%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
4K5K7K8K9K2000201020202024Barberton
20249K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,349
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,779 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,369
+41%since 2000
from $25,066 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$303,000
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $178,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,090
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $698 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
65.6%
−22.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
13.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+44%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(4,245)
Black0.7%(33)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(112)
Asian2.2%(101)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.2%(608)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(4,904)
Black1%(58)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(310)
Asian3%(167)
Other2.9%(164)
Diversity Score28.6%(1,621)
Diversity Score
29
+117%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+66%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.3%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barberton, Washington?

Barberton, Washington has about 5,661 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barberton, Washington?

The typical household in Barberton, Washington earns about $76,349 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 $303,000, and the typical rent is about $1,090 a month.

How educated are people in Barberton, Washington?

About 32.0% 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 3.8% of people in Barberton, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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