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Barton County

State:
Missouri
County Seat:
Lamar

Barton County's estimated 2025 population is 11,803 with a growth rate of 0.31% 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 -4.69% since that time.

11,803
Total Population
20
Population Density (mi²)
77
Population Rank (State)
36 0.31%
Annual Population Growth

Barton County Population

Barton County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Barton County includes 92.08% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White10,75992.08%
Two or more races6895.9%
Native American1461.25%
Other race640.55%
Black or African American250.21%
Asian20.02%

Barton County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Barton County's average per capita income is $36,875. Household income levels show a median of $49,503. The poverty rate stands at 22.22%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$76,667-
Families$66,750$79,933
Households$49,503$65,483
Non Families$27,115$34,779

$36,875

Average Income

$49,503

Median Household Income

22.22%

Poverty Rate