Barling is a city located in Sebastian County Arkansas. Barling has a 2024 population of 5,356. Barling is currently growing at a rate of 2.7% annually and its population has increased by 11.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,792 in 2020.
The average household income in Barling is $69,972 with a poverty rate of 16.83%. The median age in Barling is 44.7 years: 44.1 years for males, and 51.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Barling was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,975 | 80.81% |
| Asian | 333 | 6.77% |
| Other race | 321 | 6.53% |
| Two or more races | 176 | 3.58% |
| Black or African American | 109 | 2.22% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,264 | 2.04 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
| Non Family | 1,026 | 1.3 | 63.7 | 36.3 |
| Married | 742 | 2.49 | 71.2 | 28.8 |
| Female | 353 | 3.11 | 95.8 | 4.2 |
| Male | 143 | 2.49 | 100 | 0 |
2.6
Average Family Size
2.04
Average Household Size
73.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 238 | 6.89% |
| Associates Degree | 111 | 3.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 533 | 15.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 176 | 5.09% |
| High School Graduate | 1,496 | 43.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 164 | 4.75% |
| Some College | 738 | 21.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,846 | 2,606 | 602 |
| Asian | 255 | 180 | 102 |
| Hispanic | 182 | 143 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 126 | 83 | 0 |
| Other Race | 99 | 60 | 0 |
| Black | 74 | 69 | 5 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,148 | $0 | $50,941 |
| Graduate Degree | $2,499 | $0 | $2,499 |
| High School Graduate | $37,461 | $42,875 | $36,621 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $56,250 | $66,538 | $51,174 |
| Overall | $41,837 | $50,607 | $37,002 |
| Some College | $50,250 | $51,531 | $32,171 |
$41,837
Average Earnings
$50,607
Average Male
$37,002
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.66% of Barling residents speak only English, while 12.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 6.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,685 | 611 | 16.58% |
| Other | 321 | 145 | 45.17% |
| Hispanic | 536 | 145 | 27.05% |
| Black | 104 | 40 | 38.46% |
| Asian | 327 | 12 | 3.67% |
16.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.49%
Male Poverty Rate
18.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Barling is Other, with 45.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Barling is Asian, with 3.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.77% |
| High School | 12.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.85% |
| Some College | 5.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 12.86% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,625 | $70,751 |
| Households | $52,009 | $69,972 |
| Married Families | $78,193 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,543 | $65,598 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.5%
Male Marriage Rate
32.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
339
Number of Veterans
315
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 142 |
| Second Gulf War | 135 |
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| Korea | 33 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 121 |
| 65 to 74 | 88 |
| 35 to 54 | 56 |
| 18 to 34 | 43 |
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 278 | 8.43% |
| Black | 39 | 52.7% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 17.46% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 7.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.2%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.73%
Born in Barling
93.15%
Native Born
6.85%
Foreign Born
1.67%
Non Citizen
5.18%
Naturalized
93.15% of Barling residents were born in the United States, with 59.73% having been born in Arkansas. 1.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,061 | 141 | 2.38% |
| 2028 | 5,920 | 141 | 2.44% |
| 2027 | 5,779 | 141 | 2.5% |
| 2026 | 5,638 | 141 | 2.57% |
| 2025 | 5,497 | 141 | 2.63% |
| 2024 | 5,356 | 141 | 2.7% |
| 2023 | 5,215 | 303 | 6.17% |
| 2022 | 4,912 | 74 | 1.53% |
| 2021 | 4,838 | 46 | 0.96% |
| 2020 | 4,792 | -222 | -4.43% |
| 2019 | 5,014 | 56 | 1.13% |
| 2018 | 4,958 | 36 | 0.73% |
| 2017 | 4,922 | 85 | 1.76% |
| 2016 | 4,837 | 83 | 1.75% |
| 2015 | 4,754 | 14 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 4,740 | -25 | -0.52% |
| 2013 | 4,765 | -11 | -0.23% |
| 2012 | 4,776 | 40 | 0.84% |
| 2011 | 4,736 | 41 | 0.87% |
| 2010 | 4,695 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,176 | 98 | 2.4% |
| 1990 | 4,078 | 317 | 8.43% |
| 1980 | 3,761 | -2,300 | -37.95% |