Barton County, Missouri

Total Population: 11,685

County Seat: Lamar

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)90.9%
Two or More Races4.6%
Hispanic or Latino2.8%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
Other Race0.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.2%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

86.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.