Barry County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29009 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 35,033 | — | #1,339 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,346 | -22.4% | #2,236 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.4 years | +11.6% | #1,095 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $187,800 | -33.4% | #1,546 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $766 | -34.1% | #2,365 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.2% | +20.5% | #1,980 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Barry County has a population of 35,033, making it the #1,339 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.4 years, which is 11.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Barry County is $58,346, ranking #2,236 out of 3,222 counties — 22.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.2% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.
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The median home value in Barry County is $187,800 (-33.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $766/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.3%.
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87.9% of residents in Barry County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.1% below the national rate.
About Barry County, Missouri
Barry County, Missouri has a total population of 35,033, making it the 1,339th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Barry County is 43.4 years, which is 11.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Barry County is $58,346, which ranks #2,236 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.
The median home value in Barry County is $187,800, 33.4% below the national median. Renters in Barry County pay a median gross rent of $766 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Barry County, 14.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 56.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.4 min.
Barry County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 80.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.2%) and Two or More Races (6.4%).
All data for Barry County, Missouri 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.