Barton County, Missouri's estimated 2024 population is 11,767 with a growth rate of 0.31% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Barton County, Missouri is the 77th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 12,384 and has seen a growth of -4.98% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,947 | 36 | 0.3% |
| 2028 | 11,911 | 36 | 0.3% |
| 2027 | 11,875 | 36 | 0.3% |
| 2026 | 11,839 | 36 | 0.31% |
| 2025 | 11,803 | 36 | 0.31% |
| 2024 | 11,767 | 36 | 0.31% |
| 2023 | 11,731 | 36 | 0.31% |
| 2022 | 11,695 | 30 | 0.26% |
| 2021 | 11,665 | 42 | 0.36% |
| 2020 | 11,623 | -58 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 11,681 | -75 | -0.64% |
| 2018 | 11,756 | -42 | -0.36% |
| 2017 | 11,798 | -36 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 11,834 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 11,834 | -156 | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 11,990 | -193 | -1.58% |
| 2013 | 12,183 | -116 | -0.94% |
| 2012 | 12,299 | -47 | -0.38% |
| 2011 | 12,346 | -38 | -0.31% |
| 2010 | 12,384 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 11,312 | 20 | 0.18% |
| 1980 | 11,292 | 861 | 8.25% |
| 1970 | 10,431 | -682 | -6.14% |
| 1960 | 11,113 | -1,565 | -12.34% |
| 1950 | 12,678 | -1,470 | -10.39% |
| 1940 | 14,148 | -412 | -2.83% |
| 1930 | 14,560 | -2,319 | -13.74% |
| 1920 | 16,879 | 132 | 0.79% |
| 1910 | 16,747 | -1,506 | -8.25% |
| 1900 | 18,253 | -251 | -1.36% |
| 1890 | 18,504 | 8,172 | 79.09% |
| 1880 | 10,332 | 5,245 | 103.11% |
| 1870 | 5,087 | 3,270 | 179.97% |
| 1860 | 1,817 | -10,130 | -84.79% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,742 | 91.95% |
| Two or more races | 728 | 6.23% |
| Native American | 124 | 1.06% |
| Other race | 50 | 0.43% |
| Black or African American | 33 | 0.28% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.03% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,477 | 2.58 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
| Married | 2,358 | 3.17 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Non Family | 1,359 | 1.28 | 59.2 | 40.8 |
| Female | 438 | 3.12 | 49.3 | 50.7 |
| Male | 322 | 3 | 49.1 | 50.9 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
70.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 777 | 9.72% |
| Associates Degree | 683 | 8.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,064 | 13.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 400 | 5% |
| High School Graduate | 3,328 | 41.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 292 | 3.65% |
| Some College | 1,453 | 18.17% |
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 | 7,363 | 6,413 | 1,380 |
| 2+ Races | 433 | 380 | 78 |
| Hispanic | 178 | 154 | 23 |
| Native American | 73 | 49 | 4 |
| Other Race | 36 | 28 | 2 |
| Black | 30 | 16 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 87.76%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,683 | $70,952 | $33,594 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,333 | $79,583 | $52,917 |
| High School Graduate | $29,974 | $37,083 | $15,526 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,273 | $45,093 | $23,500 |
| Overall | $34,259 | $41,752 | $27,113 |
| Some College | $33,800 | $36,518 | $32,592 |
$34,259
Average Earnings
$41,752
Average Male
$27,113
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.46% of Barton County, Missouri residents speak only English, while 2.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,506 | 2,277 | 21.67% |
| Multiple | 682 | 256 | 37.54% |
| Hispanic | 367 | 159 | 43.32% |
| Native | 124 | 12 | 9.68% |
| Islander | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Other | 50 | 2 | 4% |
22.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.92%
Male Poverty Rate
26.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Barton County, Missouri is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Barton County, Missouri is Other, with 4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.03% |
| High School | 23.58% |
| Some College | 21.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 48.41% |
| Female Unemployed | 24% |
| Female Employed | 10.81% |
| Male Employed | 7.5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,012 | $80,776 |
| Households | $48,105 | $65,736 |
| Married Families | $69,681 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,371 | $29,495 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.7%
Male Marriage Rate
51.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
556
Number of Veterans
545
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 192 |
| Second Gulf War | 84 |
| First Gulf War | 81 |
| Korea | 57 |
| World War II | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 170 |
| 65 to 74 | 134 |
| 55 to 64 | 131 |
| 35 to 54 | 65 |
| 18 to 34 | 56 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 537 | 6.49% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 2.71% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 4.09% |
| Black | 4 | 13.33% |
| Native American | 2 | 2.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.3%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.1%
Labor Force Participation
49.9%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
63.75%
Born in Barton County, Missouri
99.55%
Native Born
0.45%
Foreign Born
0.21%
Non Citizen
0.24%
Naturalized
99.55% of Barton County, Missouri residents were born in the United States, with 63.75% having been born in Missouri. 0.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.