Population 11,690 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Barton County
Household size in Barton County
| Period | Barton County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.45 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.40 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.68 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Barton County average 2.68 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Missouri as a whole, where it has 2.49 people. Household size has climbed from 2.57 in 2006–10, 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 Barton County
| Period | Barton County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.3 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.4 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.8 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.8 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Barton County skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.8, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.3, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the west.
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 Barton County
| Period | Barton County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in seven households in Barton County (13.7%), above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 4.8 points, even as the national share fell. Of Missouri's 115 counties, only 11 have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Barton County
Renters in Barton County
| Period | Barton County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.2% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.2% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.9% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.9% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Barton County is about as common as it is nationally: 31.9% of households rent, against 34.8%. About six in ten owners (58.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 7.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Barton County
| Period | Barton County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Barton County: 13.7% of homes are empty, 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. Vacancy has risen 2.8 points since 2006–10, 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 Barton County
| Period | Barton County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Barton County run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the southeast.
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 Barton County
| Period | Barton County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $499 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $524 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $560 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $730 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$231 | +$383 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Barton County costs $730 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $231 a month from 2006–10, a 46% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.7% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the center and lowest 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 Barton County
Bachelor's degrees in Barton County
| Period | Barton County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.2% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Barton County: 18.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Barton County
| Period | Barton County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.9% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.5% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.8% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Barton County have finished high school as nationally: 88.0%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Missouri as a whole (91.8%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.1 points, as it has nationally.
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 Barton County
| Period | Barton County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Barton County has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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).
Barton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton County | 2.68 | 41.8 | 13.7% | 31.9% | 13.7% | 1974 | $730 | 18.2% | 88.0% | 2.7% |
| Crawford County | 2.38 | 35.0 | 13.4% | 39.2% | 12.4% | 1971 | $828 | 32.7% | 91.9% | 3.8% |
| Dade County | 2.51 | 47.6 | 6.5% | 23.0% | 18.5% | 1974 | $756 | 15.0% | 91.0% | 3.2% |
| Wilson County | 2.41 | 43.9 | 14.6% | 22.3% | 20.8% | 1963 | $771 | 19.7% | 90.2% | 2.8% |
| Elk County | 2.50 | 50.9 | 6.8% | 21.2% | 32.4% | 1954 | $545 | 21.8% | 90.5% | 1.8% |
| Texas County | 2.52 | 44.3 | 9.5% | 22.8% | 13.2% | 1978 | $740 | 16.6% | 86.7% | 4.9% |
| Sumner County | 2.54 | 40.6 | 9.6% | 24.9% | 13.7% | 1964 | $891 | 25.7% | 94.4% | 5.4% |
| Reynolds County | 2.53 | 47.5 | 7.4% | 20.2% | 27.4% | 1975 | $635 | 15.5% | 81.9% | 8.7% |
| Iron County | 2.45 | 45.4 | 11.8% | 24.9% | 18.0% | 1975 | $651 | 19.2% | 85.5% | 3.6% |
| Madison County | 2.76 | 41.0 | 11.6% | 26.3% | 17.9% | 1975 | $812 | 16.9% | 88.0% | 4.5% |
| Bollinger County | 2.68 | 43.7 | 10.0% | 17.7% | 20.8% | 1982 | $776 | 13.1% | 90.6% | 3.5% |
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 Barton 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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