Barber County, Kansas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Barber County, Kansas, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Barber County, Kansas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Barber County, Kansas. The estimated population of Barber County, Kansas is 4,178 people, with a median age of 43.1.

We can look at the total population in Barber County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,178
 -7.01% -14.82%
2020
4,493
 -2.83% -
2019
4,624
 -2.3% -
2018
4,733
 -3.51% -
2017
4,905
 - -

Population of Barber County, Kansas by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
88.8%
92.4%
 -3.90%
Black/African American
0.4%
0.7%
 -42.86%
Native
0.9%
1.5%
 -40.00%
Hispanic
6.5%
3.2%
 +103.13%
Asian
1.2%
0.7%
 +71.43%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
1.6%
 +37.50%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Barber County, Kansas by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.1 0% 39.8 +1.53% 43.6 -1.13%
2020 43.1 -1.15% 39.2 -9.68% 44.1 +0.23%
2019 43.6 -0.46% 43.4 -3.98% 44 +6.02%
2018 43.8 +0.92% 45.2 +3.2% 41.5 -2.12%
2017 43.4 - 43.8 - 42.4 -

The median age of Barber County, Kansas gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 394 -21.23% 400 -15.82% 307 339
10 to 19 242 +4.8% 231 -22.55% 245 181
20 to 29 278 -28.72% 263 -23.73% 205 205
30 to 39 276 +16.5% 262 -12.76% 319 228
40 to 49 244 -45.87% 228 -17.89% 148 185
50 to 59 442 -36.43% 338 -8.12% 301 311
60 to 69 328 -11.77% 296 +6.41% 287 308
70+ 321 +2.95% 362 -23.29% 327 282

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Barber County, Kansas is $52,984.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Barber County.

  • Under 25
    $43,750.00
  • 25 to 44
    $64,655.00
  • 45 to 64
    $61,607.00
  • 65 and over
    $47,524.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Barber County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Barber County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Barber County, Kansas is currently $78,113.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.87% of households in Barber County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Barber County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.23%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.27%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.75%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.50%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.89%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.48%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.87%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Barber County is $34,527.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Barber County by the total population of Barber County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Barber County, Kansas, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Barber County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.20%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.75%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.22%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    46.66%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.16%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Barber County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Barber County over the age of 16 is 3,268.

Of those people, a total of 63.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Barber County is 61.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 162 25.90% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 196 93.90% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 214 80.40% 5.80%
30 to 34 years 302 66.90% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 371 94.90% 6.80%
45 to 54 years 505 90.30% 1.80%
55 to 59 years 314 82.20% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 284 54.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 542 40.60% 2.70%
75 years and over 378 5.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Barber County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 3,112 63.40% 2.40%
Black or African American 16 93.80% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 24 33.30% 0.00%
Asian 49 24.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 9 55.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 58 84.50% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 138 52.90% 5.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,989 63.90% 2.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Barber County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Barber County is 2,015, with median earnings of $38,160.00.

Women in Barber County, Kansas earning approximately 68.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,015 $38,160.00
Male 1,124 $46,250.00
Female 891 $31,881.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 361 $33,102.00
Business and Financial 35 $93,958.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 1 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 39 $20,781.00
Legal 13 $0.00
Educational and Library 110 $26,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 13 $7,813.00
Healthcare Practitioners 240 $58,750.00
Healthcare Support 40 $30,985.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 41 $52,589.00
Food Preparation and Serving 76 $4,615.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 66 $18,571.00
Personal Care and Service 25 $9,250.00
Sales 115 $47,614.00
Office and Administrative Support 172 $32,102.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 43 $17,344.00
Construction and Extraction 160 $48,446.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 118 $52,604.00
Production 167 $38,906.00
Transportation and Material Moving 68 $53,000.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 272 $32,500.00 89 $33,583.00
Business and Financial 26 $93,333.00 9 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 1 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 7 $0.00 32 $9,833.00
Legal 6 $0.00 7 $0.00
Educational and Library 25 $24,464.00 85 $28,125.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 13 $7,813.00
Healthcare Practitioners 46 $111,875.00 194 $44,345.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 40 $30,985.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 26 $39,211.00 15 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 12 $4,000.00 64 $9,167.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 29 $8,875.00 37 $23,750.00
Personal Care and Service 9 $51,042.00 16 $8,000.00
Sales 27 $57,813.00 88 $23,636.00
Office and Administrative Support 13 $44,375.00 159 $31,733.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 38 $16,563.00 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 160 $48,446.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 118 $52,604.00 0 $0.00
Production 144 $48,056.00 23 $13,646.00
Transportation and Material Moving 65 $53,750.00 3 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,808 households in Barber County, with an average household size of 2.29 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,142 families in Barber County with an average family size of 2.83 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 935 102 105 666
Average Household Size 2.94 2.98 2.65 1.2
Total Families 935 102 105 0
Average Household Size 2.92 2.31 2.57 0

Poverty

Of the 1,142 families in Barber County, 13.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Barber County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,509 housing units in Barber County, Kansas.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,808 72.06%
Vacant 701 27.94%

11.96% of the total 2,509 housing units in Barber County are rental units. This is approximately 300 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,395 are occupied by the owner - or 55.60% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Barber County is $615.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Barber County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    113
  • Less than $500
    115
  • $500 to $999
    167
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    18
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Barber County is $76,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Barber County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    449
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    367
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    208
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    155
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    152
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    55
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    9
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Barber County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Barber County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    716
  • 1940 to 1949
    208
  • 1950 to 1959
    448
  • 1960 to 1969
    248
  • 1970 to 1979
    262
  • 1980 to 1989
    224
  • 1990 to 1999
    94
  • 2000 to 2009
    156
  • 2010 to 2013
    153
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Barber County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    112
  • 1 vehicle available
    449
  • 2 vehicles available
    679
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    568

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Barber County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Barber County that commute to work in a particular way.

16.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Barber County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    206
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    441
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    374
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    184
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    172
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    60
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    292
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    25
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    39
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    81
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    39
  • 90 or more minutes
    6

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Barber County, Kansas in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Barber County, Kansas

We have data for 19 places in Barber County, Kansas. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.