Barry County's estimated 2026 population is 36,670 with a growth rate of 1.3% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Barry County is the 34th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 35,555 and has seen a growth of 3.14% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.4 years
Female: 43.9 years
Male: 42.6 years
There are 27,037 adults, (7,702 of whom are seniors) in Barry County.
Female: 17,370 (49.6%)
Male: 17,663 (50.4%)
The racial composition of Barry County includes 81.78% White, 4.42% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,651 | 81.78% |
| Two or more races | 3,504 | 10% |
| Other race | 1,547 | 4.42% |
| Asian | 695 | 1.98% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 309 | 0.88% |
| Native American | 257 | 0.73% |
| Black or African American | 70 | 0.2% |
Barry County's average per capita income is $37,995. Household income levels show a median of $58,346. The poverty rate stands at 15.19%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $78,946 | $104,039 |
| Families | $71,100 | $94,920 |
| Households | $58,346 | $80,612 |
| Non Families | $35,266 | $45,597 |
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