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Barber County

Kansas · 4,228 residents · 1,134.075 sq mi
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Barber County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,668. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 1,079 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $74,400. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,228
−20%since 2000
from 5,307 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
+9%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K6K6K1990201020202024Barber County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,668
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,407 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,934
+74%since 2000
from $16,627 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing7.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,400
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$585
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
23.8% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+49%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(5,105)
Black0.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2%(107)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(318)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(3,814)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(162)
Asian0.4%(16)
Other3.1%(130)
Diversity Score18%(762)
Segregation Score2.6%(109)
Diversity Score
18
+201%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
3
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+50%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.9%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barber County, Kansas?

Barber County, Kansas has about 4,228 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barber County, Kansas?

The typical household in Barber County, Kansas earns about $49,668 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barber County, Kansas expensive?

In Barber County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $74,400, and the typical rent is about $585 a month.

How educated are people in Barber County, Kansas?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Barber County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barber County, Kansas?

About 20.5% of people in Barber County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barber County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Barber County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,646 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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

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