Barber County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20007 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,069 | — | #2,956 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,926 | -17.6% | #1,902 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.5 years | +9.3% | #1,341 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $97,000 | -65.6% | #3,032 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $830 | -28.6% | #1,888 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.8% | -6.5% | #1,214 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Barber County has a population of 4,069, making it the #2,956 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.5 years, which is 9.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Barber County is $61,926, ranking #1,902 out of 3,222 counties — 17.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.8% and unemployment stands at 1.2%.
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The median home value in Barber County is $97,000 (-65.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $830/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.0%.
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92.8% of residents in Barber County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.2% above the national rate.
About Barber County, Kansas
Barber County, Kansas has a total population of 4,069, making it the 2,956th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Barber County is 42.5 years, which is 9.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Barber County is $61,926, which ranks #1,902 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2%.
The median home value in Barber County is $97,000, 65.6% below the national median. Renters in Barber County pay a median gross rent of $830 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Barber County, 27.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 16.8 min.
Barber County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.3%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
All data for Barber County, Kansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.