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Barnes County

North Dakota · 10,853 residents · 1,491.559 sq mi
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Barnes County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,472. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $138,300. With a median age of 43.9, 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 43.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,853
−8%since 2000
from 11,775 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+8%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Barnes County
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,472
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,166 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,334
+107%since 2000
from $16,566 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.0%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,300
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$732
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $324 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
32.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+28%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(11,477)
Black0.5%(53)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(64)
Asian0.2%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(349)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(9,964)
Black1.6%(177)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(185)
Asian0.6%(69)
Other4.9%(537)
Diversity Score20.8%(2,255)
Segregation Score23.7%(2,571)
Diversity Score
21
+600%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
24
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+43%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.9%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barnes County, North Dakota?

Barnes County, North Dakota has about 10,853 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Barnes County, North Dakota earns about $60,472 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 $138,300, and the typical rent is about $732 a month.

How educated are people in Barnes County, North Dakota?

About 30.4% 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 9.8% 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 1,692 residents, a change of about -13 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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