Barton County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29011 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,690 | — | #2,374 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $51,635 | -31.3% | #2,683 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.1 years | +5.7% | #1,778 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $136,500 | -51.6% | #2,435 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $805 | -30.8% | #2,064 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.2% | +60.2% | #2,686 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Barton County has a population of 11,690, making it the #2,374 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Barton County is $51,635, ranking #2,683 out of 3,222 counties — 31.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.2% and unemployment stands at 3.3%.
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The median home value in Barton County is $136,500 (-51.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $805/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.1%.
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90.7% of residents in Barton County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.1% below the national rate.
About Barton County, Missouri
Barton County, Missouri has a total population of 11,690, making it the 2,374th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Barton County is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Barton County is $51,635, which ranks #2,683 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 31.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3%.
The median home value in Barton County is $136,500, 51.6% below the national median. Renters in Barton County pay a median gross rent of $805 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Barton County, 17.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.6 min.
Barton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.1%).
All data for Barton 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.