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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Barnes County

North Dakota · 11,775 residents · 1,491.559 sq mi
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Barnes County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,166. Population has declined 6% since 1990. Median home value is $55,600. With a median age of 40.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,775
−6%since 1990
from 12,545 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 8 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.6
+11%since 1990
from 36.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Barnes County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,166
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,419 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,566
+64%since 1990
from $10,102 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.8%
−6.2 ptssince 1990
from 17.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$324
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $251 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.2%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 68.5% in 1990
28.8% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−5%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(12,415)
Black0.3%(41)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(71)
Asian0.3%(37)
Diversity Score3.9%(495)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(11,477)
Black0.5%(53)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(64)
Asian0.2%(22)
Diversity Score3%(349)
Diversity Score
3
−25%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.0%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 75.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
−39%since 1990
from 21.6 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 Barnes County to nearby counties

BARNES COUNTY VS
Griggs County
Income$61,711+98%
Home value$119,300+115%
Population2,239−79%
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BARNES COUNTY VS
Cass County
Income$75,555+142%
Home value$298,000+436%
Population201,794+1809%
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BARNES COUNTY VS
Steele County
Income$77,500+149%
Home value$130,700+135%
Population1,797−83%
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BARNES COUNTY VS
LaMoure County
Income$80,664+159%
Home value$117,200+111%
Population4,135−61%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barnes County, North Dakota?

Barnes County, North Dakota has about 11,775 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Barnes County, North Dakota?

The typical household in Barnes County, North Dakota earns about $31,166 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barnes County, North Dakota expensive?

In Barnes County, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $55,600, and the typical rent is about $324 a month.

How educated are people in Barnes County, North Dakota?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Barnes County, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barnes County, North Dakota?

About 10.8% of people in Barnes County, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barnes County, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Barnes County, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 770 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 9683Census Tract 9682Census Tract 9680Census Tract 9679
11 ZIP codes
ZIP 58072ZIP 58461ZIP 58063ZIP 58492ZIP 58429ZIP 58049ZIP 58480ZIP 58479ZIP 58481ZIP 58062ZIP 58065
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