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Barton County

Missouri · 11,637 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 $44,510. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $91,900. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,637
−7%since 2000
from 12,541 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 21 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+10%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K12K12K13K1990201020202024Barton County
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,510
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,275 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,112
+87%since 2000
from $13,987 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
29.8% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+3%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(12,078)
Black0.3%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(119)
Asian0.2%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(468)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(10,367)
Black0.2%(27)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(266)
Asian0.3%(37)
Other5.1%(598)
Diversity Score19.3%(2,243)
Segregation Score23.2%(2,703)
Diversity Score
19
+417%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
23
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+71%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.3%
−74.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barton County, Missouri?

Barton County, Missouri has about 11,637 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Barton County, Missouri earns about $44,510 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 $91,900, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Barton County, Missouri?

About 18.8% 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 20.7% 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 325 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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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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