Population 35,033 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Barry County
Household size in Barry County
| Period | Barry County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.67 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.72 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.21 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.72 people per household, Barry County sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Missouri overall, where it has 2.49 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.51, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Barry County
| Period | Barry County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.1 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.7 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.8 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Barry County is 41.8 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 40.1 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Barry County
| Period | Barry County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Barry County (9.5%), below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Barry County
Renters in Barry County
| Period | Barry County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.1% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.7% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.3% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.7% of households in Barry County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About half of owners (48.8%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northwest; owners are most common in the southeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.4 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Barry County
| Period | Barry County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.0% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.4% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 18.4% of the housing in Barry County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 2.3 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Barry County
| Period | Barry County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Barry County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Missouri as a whole, where the median home dates to 1978. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Barry County
| Period | Barry County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $512 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $593 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $687 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $739 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$227 | +$383 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Barry County costs $739 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $227 a month since 2006–10, up 44%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Barry County
Bachelor's degrees in Barry County
| Period | Barry County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Barry County: 14.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 1.9 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Barry County
| Period | Barry County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.7% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.7% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Barry County never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.2 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Barry County
| Period | Barry County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Barry County than nationally: unemployment was 4.6%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.0 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Barry County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry County | 2.72 | 41.8 | 9.5% | 22.7% | 18.4% | 1983 | $739 | 14.5% | 85.7% | 4.6% |
| Stone County | 2.45 | 51.9 | 6.9% | 16.7% | 25.0% | 1990 | $976 | 23.5% | 91.4% | 7.2% |
| McDonald County | 2.83 | 39.3 | 10.1% | 32.7% | 13.2% | 1987 | $796 | 12.3% | 82.0% | 7.4% |
| Taney County | 2.44 | 42.9 | 8.8% | 33.0% | 20.3% | 1994 | $946 | 24.5% | 91.6% | 4.0% |
| Ottawa County | 2.48 | 37.5 | 13.9% | 32.5% | 12.4% | 1973 | $808 | 14.9% | 87.5% | 3.0% |
| Craig County | 2.53 | 40.4 | 11.5% | 26.3% | 18.4% | 1974 | $844 | 15.7% | 86.2% | 4.9% |
| Ozark County | 2.38 | 49.8 | 7.8% | 17.9% | 22.6% | 1981 | $601 | 15.4% | 85.1% | 4.6% |
| Nowata County | 2.55 | 41.8 | 10.7% | 26.5% | 15.1% | 1977 | $870 | 16.5% | 91.4% | 4.4% |
| Howell County | 2.50 | 42.3 | 14.2% | 29.7% | 11.3% | 1984 | $763 | 18.7% | 86.9% | 5.0% |
| Washington County | 2.53 | 39.6 | 12.9% | 28.1% | 11.1% | 1973 | $1,099 | 30.4% | 92.7% | 4.4% |
| Oregon County | 2.66 | 43.0 | 11.5% | 25.1% | 21.5% | 1978 | $825 | 12.3% | 84.8% | 5.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Barry County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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