Barker town is located in Niagara County New York. Barker town has a 2024 population of 2,444. Barker town is currently declining at a rate of -0.45% annually and its population has decreased by -2.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,503 in 2020.
The average household income in Barker town is $82,042 with a poverty rate of 19.47%. The median age in Barker town is 43.5 years: 38.7 years for males, and 47.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Barker town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,397 | 90.21% |
| Two or more races | 176 | 6.62% |
| Other race | 57 | 2.15% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 0.56% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 945 | 2.81 | 93.1 | 6.9 |
| Married | 575 | 3.41 | 95.8 | 4.2 |
| Non Family | 273 | 1.16 | 93 | 7 |
| Female | 77 | 3.83 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Male | 20 | 3.95 | 65 | 35 |
3.42
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
93.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 104 | 5.89% |
| Associates Degree | 328 | 18.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 159 | 9% |
| Graduate Degree | 53 | 3% |
| High School Graduate | 867 | 49.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 0.68% |
| Some College | 244 | 13.81% |
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 | 1,680 | 1,570 | 198 |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 53 | 4 |
| Black | 15 | 15 | 10 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 66.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,893 | $89,286 | $49,635 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,714 | $62,083 | $71,500 |
| High School Graduate | $48,500 | $53,750 | $43,438 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,556 | $29,167 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,736 | $53,897 | $34,773 |
| Some College | $33,824 | $56,500 | $29,069 |
$46,736
Average Earnings
$53,897
Average Male
$34,773
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.11% of Barker town residents speak only English, while 2.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,396 | 476 | 19.87% |
| Other | 57 | 22 | 38.6% |
| Multiple | 176 | 19 | 10.8% |
| Hispanic | 57 | 10 | 17.54% |
19.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.43%
Male Poverty Rate
21.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Barker town is Other, with 38.6% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Barker town is Multiple, with 10.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57.76% |
| Some College | 13.64% |
| High School | 11.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 28.57% |
| Male Employed | 8.53% |
| Female Unemployed | 8.16% |
| Female Employed | 6.19% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,744 | $95,915 |
| Households | $62,011 | $82,042 |
| Married Families | $88,920 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,768 | $47,125 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.8%
Male Marriage Rate
62.3%
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
174
Number of Veterans
169
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 54 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| Korea | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 71 |
| 55 to 64 | 66 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 166 | 9.21% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.6%
Labor Force Participation
52.1%
Employment Rate
8%
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
84.53%
Born in Barker town
98.91%
Native Born
1.09%
Foreign Born
0.04%
Non Citizen
1.05%
Naturalized
98.91% of Barker town residents were born in the United States, with 84.53% having been born in New York. 0.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,389 | -11 | -0.46% |
| 2028 | 2,400 | -11 | -0.46% |
| 2027 | 2,411 | -11 | -0.45% |
| 2026 | 2,422 | -11 | -0.45% |
| 2025 | 2,433 | -11 | -0.45% |
| 2024 | 2,444 | -11 | -0.45% |
| 2023 | 2,455 | -11 | -0.45% |
| 2022 | 2,466 | -27 | -1.08% |
| 2021 | 2,493 | -10 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 2,503 | -81 | -3.13% |
| 2019 | 2,584 | -29 | -1.11% |
| 2018 | 2,613 | -24 | -0.91% |
| 2017 | 2,637 | -20 | -0.75% |
| 2016 | 2,657 | -16 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 2,673 | -23 | -0.85% |
| 2014 | 2,696 | -4 | -0.15% |
| 2013 | 2,700 | -10 | -0.37% |
| 2012 | 2,710 | -6 | -0.22% |
| 2011 | 2,716 | -14 | -0.51% |
| 2010 | 2,730 | 0 | 0% |