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
26th
Median Household Income $51,635 -31.3% #2,683 / 3,222
17th
Median Age 41.1 years +5.7% #1,778 / 3,222
45th
Median Home Value $136,500 -51.6% #2,435 / 3,222
24th
Median Gross Rent $805 -30.8% #2,064 / 3,222
36th
Poverty Rate 20.2% +60.2% #2,686 / 3,222
17th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.9%
Native Born
1.1%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$51,635 −31.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,683 of 3,222
17th percentile
Per Capita Income
$26,253 −36.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,874 of 3,222
11th percentile
Poverty Rate
20.2% +60.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,686 of 3,222
17th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.3% −38.5% vs nat'l
Rank #839 of 3,222
74th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.4% −48.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,445 of 3,222
24th percentile
Mean Commute Time
25.6 min −7.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,809 of 3,222
44th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$136,500 −51.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,435 of 3,222
24th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$805 −30.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,064 of 3,222
36th percentile
Homeownership Rate
68.1% +5.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,478 of 3,222
23th percentile
68.1% Homeownership

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Health

90.7% of residents in Barton County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.1% below the national rate.

90.7% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
90.7% −1.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,001 of 3,222
38th percentile

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.