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Barberton

Washington · 8,567 residents · 4.338 sq mi
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Barberton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,091. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 86% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $430,700. Households here earn about 31% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,567
+86%since 2000
from 4,617 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,975 / sq mi
+86%since 2000
from 1,064 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+14%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
4K5K7K8K9K2000201020202024Barberton
20249K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,091
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,779 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,322
+57%since 2000
from $25,066 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.8%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance12.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$430,700
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $178,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,450
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $698 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
15.7% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+55%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(6,753)
Black1.7%(148)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(631)
Asian5.5%(468)
Other4.2%(356)
Diversity Score42%(3,597)
Diversity Score
42
+219%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+77%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.8%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−88.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barberton, Washington?

Barberton, Washington has about 8,567 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barberton, Washington?

The typical household in Barberton, Washington earns about $101,091 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 $430,700, and the typical rent is about $1,450 a month.

How educated are people in Barberton, Washington?

About 33.6% 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 7.1% of people in Barberton, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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