Barton County, Missouri
Total Population: 11,685
County Seat: Lamar
Median Home Value
$136,000
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$49,503
Across all households
Median Age
40.6 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
23.6%
65 Years and Over
20.8%
Male
49.8%
Female
50.2%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.9%
No Health Insurance
10.9%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
86.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
18.0%
Enrolled in College (18+)
3.2%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$49,503
Mean Household Income
$65,483
Per Capita Income
$25,518
Unemployment Rate (16+)
4.1%
In Labor Force (19–64)
67.3%
SNAP / Food Stamps
18.8%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$136,000
Median Rent
$777/mo
Total Housing Units
5,295
Owner-Occupied
69.6%
Renter-Occupied
30.4%
Vacancy Rate
16.4%
Married Couple Households
50.8%
Cohabiting Couple Households
7.0%
Male Householder, No Partner
18.2%
Female Householder, No Partner
24.1%
Average Household Size
2.61
Broadband Internet Access
81.9%
Housing Built Since 2010
4.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 29011.