Population 9,511 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Barton-McFarland
Household size in Barton-McFarland
| Period | Barton-McFarland | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.00 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.78 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.42 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Barton-McFarland average 2.58 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.00, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
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-McFarland
| Period | Barton-McFarland | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.4 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.6 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.2 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.7 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.6 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
At 38.7, the median age in Barton-McFarland is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is younger than in the wider Detroit area, where the median age is 41.0. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 39.4, even as the national median rose.
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-McFarland
| Period | Barton-McFarland | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.2% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.1% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 25.7% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.2% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in six households in Barton-McFarland (18.2%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 7.9 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 Barton-McFarland
Renters in Barton-McFarland
| Period | Barton-McFarland | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.9% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 46.3% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.1% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 43.4% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Barton-McFarland than nationally: 43.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 73.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 3.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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-McFarland
| Period | Barton-McFarland | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.6% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.2% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 31.0% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.3% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Barton-McFarland: 23.3% 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 is down 5.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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-McFarland
| Period | Barton-McFarland | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1947 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1946 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1945 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1943 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −5 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in Barton-McFarland is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1943, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Compared with other Detroit neighborhoods, Barton-McFarland has older homes than most.
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-McFarland
| Period | Barton-McFarland | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $803 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $742 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $852 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,286 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$482 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in Barton-McFarland runs $1,286 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $482 a month since 2006–10, up 60%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 38.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the east.
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-McFarland
Bachelor's degrees in Barton-McFarland
| Period | Barton-McFarland | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.4% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Barton-McFarland: 13.4% 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 6.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the northwest.
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-McFarland
| Period | Barton-McFarland | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.5% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.5% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.7% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.9% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Barton-McFarland never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 5.4 points from 2006–10, 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-McFarland
| Period | Barton-McFarland | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.0% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 30.2% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.4 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Barton-McFarland runs well above the national rate: 17.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 8.4 points, a much bigger shift than 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-McFarland compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton-McFarland | 2.58 | 38.7 | 18.2% | 43.4% | 23.3% | 1943 | $1,286 | 13.4% | 82.9% | 17.7% |
| Aviation | 2.11 | 44.9 | 12.6% | 32.2% | 15.7% | 1949 | $1,296 | 24.3% | 89.6% | 9.3% |
| MacKenzie | 2.85 | 36.1 | 27.2% | 42.0% | 36.7% | 1943 | $1,035 | 7.6% | 76.1% | 20.8% |
| Fishkorn | 2.71 | 35.4 | 27.6% | 45.9% | 19.3% | 1948 | $975 | 5.4% | 83.1% | 16.4% |
| Tireman | 2.62 | 40.0 | 16.7% | 30.3% | 34.2% | 1939 | $990 | 10.8% | 76.2% | 7.0% |
| Winter Halter | 2.33 | 40.8 | 14.3% | 61.1% | 26.7% | 1947 | $889 | 16.5% | 85.4% | 17.5% |
| Midwest | 2.63 | 37.4 | 17.9% | 46.7% | 51.7% | 1939 | $1,024 | 6.8% | 74.8% | 22.9% |
| Petosky-Otsego | 2.22 | 44.7 | 15.0% | 48.5% | 44.2% | 1939 | $1,028 | 15.2% | 86.6% | 13.3% |
| Russell Woods | 2.30 | 38.6 | 16.2% | 61.4% | 39.4% | 1939 | $1,148 | 20.9% | 88.4% | 22.3% |
| Grandale | 3.15 | 32.1 | 23.9% | 47.9% | 24.1% | 1947 | $1,006 | 9.7% | 84.9% | 18.9% |
| Claytown | 3.28 | 29.8 | 16.5% | 40.0% | 12.2% | 1940 | $1,052 | 7.8% | 53.4% | 7.5% |
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-McFarland. 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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