Barton County's estimated 2026 population is 11,840 with a growth rate of 0.38% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Barton County is the 77th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 12,384 and has seen a growth of -4.39% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.1 years
Female: 40.1 years
Male: 42.2 years
There are 8,951 adults, (2,501 of whom are seniors) in Barton County.
Female: 5,856 (50.1%)
Male: 5,834 (49.9%)
The racial composition of Barton County includes 91.18% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,659 | 91.18% |
| Two or more races | 755 | 6.46% |
| Native American | 133 | 1.14% |
| Other race | 69 | 0.59% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.4% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 0.23% |
Barton County's average per capita income is $38,553. Household income levels show a median of $51,635. The poverty rate stands at 20.18%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $75,179 | - |
| Families | $64,953 | $79,688 |
| Households | $51,635 | $66,871 |
| Non Families | $29,833 | $35,506 |
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