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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Barton County

Missouri · 12,541 residents · 592.03 sq mi
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Barton County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,275. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $58,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,541
+11%since 1990
from 11,312 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
21 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 19 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.3
+2%since 1990
from 36.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,275
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,951 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,987
+37%since 1990
from $10,229 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.0%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,600
+42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$354
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $253 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.5%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 73.8% in 1990
26.5% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+28%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(11,222)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(54)
Asian0.1%(14)
Diversity Score3.1%(355)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(12,078)
Black0.3%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(119)
Asian0.2%(30)
Diversity Score3.7%(468)
Diversity Score
4
+19%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.3%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 68.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
−44%since 1990
from 24.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Barton County to nearby counties

BARTON COUNTY VS
Jasper County
Income$60,694+107%
Home value$166,900+185%
Population127,428+980%
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BARTON COUNTY VS
Vernon County
Income$52,230+78%
Home value$158,800+171%
Population19,946+69%
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BARTON COUNTY VS
Dade County
Income$53,750+84%
Home value$170,600+191%
Population7,804−34%
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BARTON COUNTY VS
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Income$52,844+81%
Home value$132,600+126%
Population39,008+231%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barton County, Missouri?

Barton County, Missouri has about 12,541 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Barton County, Missouri?

The typical household in Barton County, Missouri earns about $29,275 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barton County, Missouri expensive?

In Barton County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $58,600, and the typical rent is about $354 a month.

How educated are people in Barton County, Missouri?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Barton County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barton County, Missouri?

About 13.0% of people in Barton County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barton County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Barton County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,229 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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3 census tracts
Census Tract 9603Census Tract 9602Census Tract 9601
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 64759ZIP 64762ZIP 64748ZIP 64769
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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