Barrett is a CDP located in Harris County Texas. Barrett has a 2024 population of 3,536. Barrett is currently growing at a rate of 0.68% annually and its population has increased by 4.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,389 in 2020.
The average household income in Barrett is $85,687 with a poverty rate of 25.29%. The median age in Barrett is 27.9 years: 27.4 years for males, and 33.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Barrett was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,593 | 54.22% |
| Other race | 545 | 18.55% |
| White | 460 | 15.66% |
| Two or more races | 340 | 11.57% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Other race
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,081 | 2.72 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Married | 559 | 3.42 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Non Family | 341 | 1.03 | 92.4 | 7.6 |
| Female | 163 | 3.8 | 95.1 | 4.9 |
| Male | 18 | 3.06 | 100 | 0 |
3.42
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
86.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 239 | 12.58% |
| Associates Degree | 82 | 4.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 285 | 15% |
| Graduate Degree | 30 | 1.58% |
| High School Graduate | 436 | 22.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 0.89% |
| Some College | 811 | 42.68% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,136 | 1,068 | 210 |
| Hispanic | 566 | 418 | 29 |
| White | 299 | 267 | 60 |
| Other Race | 230 | 90 | 29 |
| 2+ Races | 168 | 160 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 95.24%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $84,539 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $46,063 | $46,891 | $16,964 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,515 | $46,263 | $57,500 |
| Some College | $55,736 | $55,724 | $60,031 |
$46,515
Average Earnings
$46,263
Average Male
$57,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
68.73% of Barrett residents speak only English, while 31.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 30.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,593 | 357 | 22.41% |
| Other | 545 | 329 | 60.37% |
| Hispanic | 1,094 | 329 | 30.07% |
| White | 375 | 49 | 13.07% |
| Multiple | 340 | 8 | 2.35% |
25.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.1%
Male Poverty Rate
36.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Barrett is Other, with 60.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Barrett is Multiple, with 2.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.14% |
| High School | 25% |
| Some College | 5.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 36.36% |
| Female Employed | 10.6% |
| Male Employed | 6.51% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,353 | $107,244 |
| Households | $70,594 | $85,687 |
| Married Families | $99,957 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,467 | $32,012 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.9%
Male Marriage Rate
56.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
243
Number of Veterans
128
Male Veterans
115
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 136 |
| Vietnam | 34 |
| First Gulf War | 24 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 86 |
| 75+ | 60 |
| 35 to 54 | 52 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 193 | 14.76% |
| Hispanic | 86 | 11.7% |
| White | 50 | 12.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
84.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.3%
Labor Force Participation
63.9%
Employment Rate
6.4%
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
81.79%
Born in Barrett
91.32%
Native Born
8.68%
Foreign Born
6.67%
Non Citizen
2.01%
Naturalized
91.32% of Barrett residents were born in the United States, with 81.79% having been born in Texas. 6.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,536 | 24 | 0.68% |
| 2023 | 3,512 | 24 | 0.69% |
| 2022 | 3,488 | -180 | -4.91% |
| 2021 | 3,668 | 279 | 8.23% |
| 2020 | 3,389 | -418 | -10.98% |
| 2019 | 3,807 | 116 | 3.14% |
| 2018 | 3,691 | 238 | 6.89% |
| 2017 | 3,453 | -1,284 | -27.11% |
| 2016 | 4,737 | 17 | 0.36% |
| 2015 | 4,720 | 438 | 10.23% |
| 2014 | 4,282 | 637 | 17.48% |
| 2013 | 3,645 | 284 | 8.45% |
| 2012 | 3,361 | 964 | 40.22% |
| 2011 | 2,397 | -802 | -25.07% |
| 2010 | 3,199 | 0 | 0% |