2023 ACS Census Data · Population 11,685
Barton County is a small county in Missouri with a population of 11,685. The median household income is $49,503, 24% below the national average. The poverty rate is 22.2%, median home value is $136,000, and 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 26% below the national average.
Population
11,685
2023 estimate
Rank #2376 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$49,503
Household
Rank #2721 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$136,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #2251 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
18.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #2279 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
3.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.7%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
17% below Missouri avg·24% below national avg
Poverty Rate
50% below Missouri avg·48% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
6% below Missouri avg·8% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$25,518
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
22.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
53.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
16% below Missouri avg·35% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
1% above Missouri avg·16% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
5% below Missouri avg·5% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
12% below Missouri avg·3% below national avg
Housing Units
5,295
Households
4,425
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,126
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
81.9%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
25 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
12% below Missouri avg·26% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% below Missouri avg·3% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
14.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
13.5%
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