Barber County, KS Map & Demographics
Barber County Map
Barber County Overview
$32,879
PER CAPITA INCOME
$71,543
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$53,774
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
31.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
68.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,568
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
4,081
TOTAL POPULATION
2,093
MALE POPULATION
1,988
FEMALE POPULATION
105.28
MALES / 100 FEMALES
94.98
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.8
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
1,984
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Barber County Area Codes
Income in Barber County
Income Overview in Barber County
Per Capita Income in Barber County is $32,879, while median incomes of families and households are $71,543 and $53,774 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 4,081 | $32,879 |
| Median Family Income | 1,072 | $71,543 |
| Mean Family Income | 1,072 | $90,922 |
| Median Household Income | 1,771 | $53,774 |
| Mean Household Income | 1,771 | $74,541 |
| Income Deficit | 1,072 | $12,568 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 4,081 | 31.21% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 4,081 | 68.79¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 4,081 | 0.45 |
Earnings by Sex in Barber County
Average Earnings in Barber County are $37,143, $47,750 for men and $32,848 for women, a difference of 31.2%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 1,167 (55.9%) | $47,750 |
| Female | 921 (44.1%) | $32,848 |
| Total | 2,088 (100.0%) | $37,143 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Barber County
The most common earnings brackets in Barber County are $100,000+ for men (173 | 14.8%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (165 | 17.9%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 54 (4.6%) | 52 (5.7%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 73 (6.3%) | 22 (2.4%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 60 (5.1%) | 29 (3.2%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 24 (2.1%) | 56 (6.1%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 53 (4.5%) | 7 (0.8%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 22 (1.9%) | 58 (6.3%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 19 (1.6%) | 33 (3.6%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 14 (1.2%) | 11 (1.2%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 13 (1.1%) | 60 (6.5%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 5 (0.4%) | 35 (3.8%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 40 (3.4%) | 47 (5.1%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 74 (6.3%) | 165 (17.9%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 31 (2.7%) | 35 (3.8%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 80 (6.9%) | 98 (10.6%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 44 (3.8%) | 61 (6.6%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 121 (10.4%) | 29 (3.2%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 100 (8.6%) | 17 (1.8%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 82 (7.0%) | 32 (3.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 85 (7.3%) | 17 (1.8%) |
| $100,000+ | 173 (14.8%) | 57 (6.2%) |
| Total | 1,167 (100.0%) | 921 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Barber County
Average earnings in Barber County are $51,179 for men and $33,193 for women, a difference of 35.1%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $54,299, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $39,318. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $44,821, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $23,125.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | - | - |
| High School Diploma | $39,318 | $23,125 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $47,222 | $32,841 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,299 | $44,821 |
| Graduate Degree | - | - |
| Total | $51,179 | $33,193 |
Family Income in Barber County
Family Income Brackets in Barber County
According to the Barber County family income data, there are 241 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.5% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 29 families (2.7%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 29 | 2.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 50 | 4.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 47 | 4.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 74 | 6.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 122 | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 241 | 22.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 185 | 17.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 174 | 16.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 88 | 8.2% |
| $200,000+ | 62 | 5.8% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Barber County
4-person families (146 | 13.6%) account for the highest median family income in Barber County with $116,667 per family, while 2-person families (622 | 58.0%) have the highest median income of $33,334 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 622 (58.0%) | $66,667 |
| 3-Person Families | 173 (16.1%) | $71,856 |
| 4-Person Families | 146 (13.6%) | $116,667 |
| 5-Person Families | 44 (4.1%) | $104,615 |
| 6-Person Families | 12 (1.1%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 75 (7.0%) | $0 |
| Total | 1,072 (100.0%) | $71,543 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Barber County
The median family income in Barber County is $71,543, with families comprising 3+ earners (67) having the highest median family income of $102,679, while families with no earners (165) have the lowest median family income of $44,792, accounting for 6.2% and 15.4% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 165 (15.4%) | $44,792 |
| 1 Earner | 290 (27.1%) | $47,885 |
| 2 Earners | 550 (51.3%) | $88,667 |
| 3+ Earners | 67 (6.2%) | $102,679 |
| Total | 1,072 (100.0%) | $71,543 |
Household Income in Barber County
Household Income Brackets in Barber County
With 390 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Barber County, accounting for 22.0% of all households. In contrast, only 67 households (3.8%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 78 | 4.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 119 | 6.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 186 | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 131 | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 234 | 13.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 390 | 22.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 234 | 13.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 228 | 12.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 103 | 5.8% |
| $200,000+ | 67 | 3.8% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Barber County
The median household income in Barber County is $53,774, with the highest median household income of $70,052 found in the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 129 households (7.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $42,321, with 577 households (32.6%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 129 (7.3%) | $70,052 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 454 (25.6%) | $59,583 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 611 (34.5%) | $66,010 |
| 65+ Years | 577 (32.6%) | $42,321 |
| Total | 1,771 (100.0%) | $53,774 |
Poverty in Barber County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Barber County
With 18.0% poverty level for males and 22.8% for females among the residents of Barber County, 6 to 11 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 96 males (52.5%) and 62 females (78.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 43 (42.6%) | 14 (15.6%) |
| 5 Years | 9 (16.1%) | 62 (78.5%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 96 (52.5%) | 92 (52.9%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 19 (37.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 Years | 4 (13.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 6 (8.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 24 (18.3%) | 25 (18.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 4 (1.7%) | 126 (46.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 65 (32.0%) | 10 (6.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 27 (11.9%) | 8 (3.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 39 (12.0%) | 37 (14.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 25 (9.5%) | 31 (10.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 9 (5.1%) | 34 (19.2%) |
| Total | 370 (18.0%) | 439 (22.8%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Barber County
According to the poverty statistics in Barber County, males aged 25 to 34 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 98.3% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 58 (57.4%) | 76 (84.4%) |
| 5 Years | 47 (83.9%) | 17 (21.5%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 87 (47.5%) | 82 (47.1%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 32 (62.7%) | 26 (100.0%) |
| 15 Years | 26 (86.7%) | 3 (100.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 62 (91.2%) | 45 (100.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 107 (81.7%) | 113 (81.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 233 (98.3%) | 146 (53.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 138 (68.0%) | 146 (93.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 200 (88.1%) | 227 (96.6%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 287 (88.0%) | 214 (85.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 237 (90.5%) | 253 (89.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 168 (94.9%) | 143 (80.8%) |
| Total | 1,682 (82.0%) | 1,491 (77.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Barber County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Barber County show that 11.4% or 104 of the total 909 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 75 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 542 (95.3%) | 27 (4.8%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 227 (99.1%) | 2 (0.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 36 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 75 (100.0%) |
| Total | 805 (88.6%) | 104 (11.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Barber County
According to the poverty data in Barber County, 30.1% or 25 single-father households and 32.5% or 26 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 22 households (53.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 households (42.5%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 3 (9.7%) | 9 (24.3%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 22 (53.7%) | 17 (42.5%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 25 (30.1%) | 26 (32.5%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Barber County
The poverty data for Barber County shows that 104 of the married-couple family households (11.4%) and 51 of the single-parent households (31.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 75 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 39 household (48.1%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 27 (4.8%) | 12 (17.6%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 2 (0.9%) | 39 (48.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 75 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 104 (11.4%) | 51 (31.3%) |
Race in Barber County
The most populous races in Barber County are White / Caucasian (3,809 | 93.3%), Hispanic or Latino (312 | 7.6%), and Two or more Races (106 | 2.6%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 32 | 0.8% |
| Black / African American | 9 | 0.2% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 312 | 7.6% |
| Native / Alaskan | 99 | 2.4% |
| White / Caucasian | 3,809 | 93.3% |
| Two or more Races | 106 | 2.6% |
| Some other Race | 26 | 0.6% |
| Total | 4,081 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Barber County
The most populous ancestries reported in Barber County are German (907 | 22.2%), English (580 | 14.2%), Irish (346 | 8.5%), Mexican (287 | 7.0%), and American (210 | 5.1%), together accounting for 57.1% of all Barber County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| American | 210 | 5.1% |
| Apache | 1 | 0.0% |
| Arab | 14 | 0.3% |
| Austrian | 3 | 0.1% |
| Burmese | 7 | 0.2% |
| Canadian | 2 | 0.1% |
| Celtic | 4 | 0.1% |
| Cherokee | 44 | 1.1% |
| Cheyenne | 4 | 0.1% |
| Chickasaw | 5 | 0.1% |
| Czech | 12 | 0.3% |
| Danish | 32 | 0.8% |
| Dutch | 73 | 1.8% |
| English | 580 | 14.2% |
| European | 14 | 0.3% |
| French | 72 | 1.8% |
| French Canadian | 2 | 0.1% |
| German | 907 | 22.2% |
| Hungarian | 2 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 346 | 8.5% |
| Italian | 45 | 1.1% |
| Japanese | 18 | 0.4% |
| Lebanese | 14 | 0.3% |
| Mexican | 287 | 7.0% |
| Navajo | 1 | 0.0% |
| Norwegian | 11 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 19 | 0.5% |
| Russian | 17 | 0.4% |
| Scandinavian | 25 | 0.6% |
| Scotch-Irish | 31 | 0.8% |
| Scottish | 65 | 1.6% |
| Serbian | 1 | 0.0% |
| Spaniard | 12 | 0.3% |
| Spanish | 2 | 0.1% |
| Spanish American | 4 | 0.1% |
| Sri Lankan | 32 | 0.8% |
| Swedish | 13 | 0.3% |
| Swiss | 13 | 0.3% |
| Welsh | 14 | 0.3% | View All 39 Rows |
Immigrants in Barber County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Barber County came from Central America (58 | 1.4%), Latin America (58 | 1.4%), Mexico (58 | 1.4%), Asia (17 | 0.4%), and South Eastern Asia (17 | 0.4%), together accounting for 5.1% of all Barber County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Asia | 17 | 0.4% |
| Australia | 2 | 0.1% |
| Central America | 58 | 1.4% |
| Europe | 1 | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1 | 0.0% |
| Latin America | 58 | 1.4% |
| Mexico | 58 | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 2 | 0.1% |
| South Eastern Asia | 17 | 0.4% |
| Vietnam | 17 | 0.4% |
| Western Europe | 1 | 0.0% | View All 11 Rows |
Sex and Age in Barber County
Sex and Age in Barber County
The most populous age groups in Barber County are 35 to 39 Years (185 | 8.8%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (204 | 10.3%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 129 (6.2%) | 110 (5.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 160 (7.6%) | 204 (10.3%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 134 (6.4%) | 79 (4.0%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 139 (6.6%) | 75 (3.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 90 (4.3%) | 113 (5.7%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 114 (5.4%) | 108 (5.4%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 123 (5.9%) | 164 (8.3%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 185 (8.8%) | 61 (3.1%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 18 (0.9%) | 95 (4.8%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 98 (4.7%) | 73 (3.7%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 129 (6.2%) | 167 (8.4%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 160 (7.6%) | 118 (5.9%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 166 (7.9%) | 140 (7.0%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 123 (5.9%) | 177 (8.9%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 142 (6.8%) | 109 (5.5%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 69 (3.3%) | 66 (3.3%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 39 (1.9%) | 62 (3.1%) |
| 85 Years and over | 75 (3.6%) | 67 (3.4%) |
| Total | 2,093 (100.0%) | 1,988 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Barber County
Median Family Size in Barber County
The median family size in Barber County is 2.89 persons per family, with married-couple families (909 | 84.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.97 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (83 | 7.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.35 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 909 (84.8%) | 2.97 |
| Single Male/Father | 83 (7.7%) | 2.35 |
| Single Female/Mother | 80 (7.5%) | 2.51 |
| Total Families | 1,072 (100.0%) | 2.89 |
Median Household Size in Barber County
The median household size in Barber County is 2.27 persons per household, with married-couple households (909 | 51.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.01 persons per household. non-family households (699 | 39.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.20 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 909 (51.3%) | 3.01 |
| Single Male/Father | 83 (4.7%) | 2.95 |
| Single Female/Mother | 80 (4.5%) | 2.65 |
| Non-family | 699 (39.5%) | 1.20 |
| Total Households | 1,771 (100.0%) | 2.27 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Barber County
Out of a total of 1,771 households in Barber County, 1,072 (60.5%) are family households, while 699 (39.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 590, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 614.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 614 (34.7%) |
| 2-Person Households | 590 (33.3%) | 77 (4.3%) |
| 3-Person Households | 192 (10.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4-Person Households | 145 (8.2%) | 8 (0.4%) |
| 5-Person Households | 51 (2.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 16 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 78 (4.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,072 (60.5%) | 699 (39.5%) |
Female Fertility in Barber County
Fertility by Age in Barber County
Average fertility rate in Barber County is 83.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 145.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 96.6% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 56 (96.6%) | 145.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 2 (3.5%) | 8.0 |
| Total | 58 (100.0%) | 83.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Barber County
96.6% of women with births (58) in Barber County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 56 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
| Total | 56 (96.6%) | 2 (3.5%) |
Fertility by Education in Barber County
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 2 (3.5%) | 20.0 |
| High School Diploma | 48 (82.8%) | 217.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 8 (13.8%) | 33.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 58 (100.0%) | 83.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Barber County
3.5% of women with births in Barber County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 48 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 56 (96.6%) | 2 (3.5%) |
Employment Characteristics in Barber County
Employment by Class of Employer in Barber County
Among the 1,906 employed individuals in Barber County, private company employees (915 | 48.0%), self-employed (not incorporated) (335 | 17.6%), and local government employees (283 | 14.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 915 | 48.0% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 51 | 2.7% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 335 | 17.6% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 188 | 9.9% |
| Local Government Employees | 283 | 14.8% |
| State Government Employees | 100 | 5.2% |
| Federal Government Employees | 28 | 1.5% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 6 | 0.3% |
| Total | 1,906 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Barber County
According to the labor force statistics for Barber County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,232), 61.4% or 1,984 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.4% or 48 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 97.5% or 350 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 5.4% or 19 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 45 (24.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 191 (94.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 188 (84.7%) | 2 (1.1%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 192 (66.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 350 (97.5%) | 19 (5.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 406 (86.9%) | 14 (3.4%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 227 (81.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 176 (57.5%) | 5 (2.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 194 (35.2%) | 8 (4.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 15 (4.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,984 (61.4%) | 48 (2.4%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Barber County
According to labor force statistics for Barber County, 80.2% of individuals (1,539) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,919) are in the labor force, with 2.6% or 40 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 96.2% or 431 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 14.7% or 20 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 136 (68.7%) | 29 (14.7%) |
| High School Diploma | 498 (79.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 474 (73.6%) | 21 (3.2%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 431 (96.2%) | 5 (1.2%) |
| Total | 1,539 (80.2%) | 50 (2.6%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Barber County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Barber County are Management (359 | 18.5%), Community & Social Service (170 | 8.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (156 | 8.1%), Health Technologists (128 | 6.6%), and Education Instruction & Library (117 | 6.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Barber County, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (90.4%), and Health Technologists (89.8%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 268 (74.7%) | 91 (25.4%) |
| Business & Financial | 23 (71.9%) | 9 (28.1%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 25 (14.7%) | 145 (85.3%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 8 (25.0%) | 24 (75.0%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 5 (45.5%) | 6 (54.5%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 12 (10.3%) | 105 (89.7%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (100.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 15 (9.6%) | 141 (90.4%) |
| Health Technologists | 13 (10.2%) | 115 (89.8%) |
| Total (Category) | 334 (46.4%) | 386 (53.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,073 (55.4%) | 863 (44.6%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Barber County are Healthcare Support (105 | 5.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (68 | 3.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (60 | 3.1%), Security & Protection (43 | 2.2%), and Law Enforcement (43 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Barber County, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (97.7%), Law Enforcement (97.7%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (36.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (82.4%), and Personal Care & Service (69.7%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 105 (100.0%) |
| Security & Protection | 42 (97.7%) | 1 (2.3%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 42 (97.7%) | 1 (2.3%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 12 (17.6%) | 56 (82.4%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 22 (36.7%) | 38 (63.3%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 10 (30.3%) | 23 (69.7%) |
| Total (Category) | 86 (27.8%) | 223 (72.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,073 (55.4%) | 863 (44.6%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Barber County are Office & Administration (174 | 9.0%), and Sales & Related (99 | 5.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 29 (29.3%) | 70 (70.7%) |
| Office & Administration | 18 (10.3%) | 156 (89.7%) |
| Total (Category) | 47 (17.2%) | 226 (82.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,073 (55.4%) | 863 (44.6%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Barber County are Construction & Extraction (152 | 7.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (126 | 6.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (46 | 2.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 34 (73.9%) | 12 (26.1%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 152 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 126 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 312 (96.3%) | 12 (3.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,073 (55.4%) | 863 (44.6%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Barber County are Production (172 | 8.9%), Material Moving (87 | 4.5%), and Transportation (51 | 2.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 164 (95.4%) | 8 (4.6%) |
| Transportation | 46 (90.2%) | 5 (9.8%) |
| Material Moving | 84 (96.6%) | 3 (3.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 294 (94.8%) | 16 (5.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,073 (55.4%) | 863 (44.6%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Barber County
Employment Industries in Barber County
The major employment industries in Barber County include Health Care & Social Assistance (338 | 17.5%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (313 | 16.2%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (164 | 8.5%), Educational Services (162 | 8.4%), and Retail Trade (147 | 7.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Barber County
The Barber County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (97.9%), and Wholesale Trade (97.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (97.3%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 286 (91.4%) | 27 (8.6%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 164 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 136 (94.4%) | 8 (5.6%) |
| Manufacturing | 98 (91.6%) | 9 (8.4%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 44 (97.8%) | 1 (2.2%) |
| Retail Trade | 68 (46.3%) | 79 (53.7%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 12 (54.5%) | 10 (45.5%) |
| Utilities | 47 (97.9%) | 1 (2.1%) |
| Information | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (100.0%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 15 (18.8%) | 65 (81.2%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 0 (0.0%) | 20 (100.0%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 7 (31.8%) | 15 (68.2%) |
| Educational Services | 17 (10.5%) | 145 (89.5%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 9 (2.7%) | 329 (97.3%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 17 (89.5%) | 2 (10.5%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 14 (20.6%) | 54 (79.4%) |
| Public Administration | 65 (53.7%) | 56 (46.3%) |
| Total | 1,073 (55.4%) | 863 (44.6%) |
Education in Barber County
School Enrollment in Barber County
The most common levels of schooling among the 823 students in Barber County are elementary school (268 | 32.6%), middle school (170 | 20.7%), and high school (157 | 19.1%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 59 | 7.2% |
| Kindergarten | 104 | 12.6% |
| Elementary School | 268 | 32.6% |
| Middle School | 170 | 20.7% |
| High School | 157 | 19.1% |
| College / Undergraduate | 51 | 6.2% |
| Graduate / Professional | 14 | 1.7% |
| Total | 823 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Barber County
Out of a total of 823 students who are enrolled in schools in Barber County, 164 (19.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 659 (80.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 12 (30.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 2 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 27 (75.0%) | 9 (25.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 273 (80.1%) | 68 (19.9%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 154 (72.3%) | 59 (27.7%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 138 (94.5%) | 8 (5.5%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 28 (82.4%) | 6 (17.6%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 9 (81.8%) | 2 (18.2%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 28 (70.0%) | 12 (30.0%) |
| Total | 659 (80.1%) | 164 (19.9%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Barber County
Education (161 | 21.3%), science & technology (133 | 17.6%), bio, nature & agricultural (131 | 17.3%), arts & humanities (74 | 9.8%), and business (69 | 9.1%) are the most common fields of study among 755 individuals in Barber County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 10 | 1.3% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 131 | 17.3% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 10 | 1.3% |
| Psychology | 42 | 5.6% |
| Social Sciences | 67 | 8.9% |
| Engineering | 1 | 0.1% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
| Science & Technology | 133 | 17.6% |
| Business | 69 | 9.1% |
| Education | 161 | 21.3% |
| Literature & Languages | 4 | 0.5% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 43 | 5.7% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 1 | 0.1% |
| Communications | 9 | 1.2% |
| Arts & Humanities | 74 | 9.8% |
| Total | 755 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Barber County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Barber County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Barber County are males with 2 vehicles (409, accounting for 39.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (336, making up 48.1%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 18 (1.7%) | 23 (2.7%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 160 (15.3%) | 170 (20.0%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 409 (39.1%) | 336 (39.5%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 298 (28.5%) | 161 (18.9%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 105 (10.0%) | 108 (12.7%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 57 (5.4%) | 53 (6.2%) |
| Total | 1,047 (100.0%) | 851 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Barber County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Barber County are 5 to 9 minutes (435 commuters, 23.4%), 10 to 14 minutes (356 commuters, 19.2%), and less than 5 minutes (292 commuters, 15.7%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 292 | 15.7% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 435 | 23.4% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 356 | 19.2% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 177 | 9.5% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 158 | 8.5% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 61 | 3.3% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 175 | 9.4% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 17 | 0.9% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 39 | 2.1% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 90 | 4.9% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 38 | 2.1% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 18 | 1.0% |
Commute Time by Sex in Barber County
The most common commute times in Barber County are 10 to 14 minutes (227 commuters, 22.0%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (235 commuters, 28.5%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 143 (13.8%) | 149 (18.1%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 200 (19.4%) | 235 (28.5%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 227 (22.0%) | 129 (15.7%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 123 (11.9%) | 54 (6.6%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 90 (8.7%) | 68 (8.3%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 30 (2.9%) | 31 (3.8%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 95 (9.2%) | 80 (9.7%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 10 (1.0%) | 7 (0.9%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 14 (1.4%) | 25 (3.0%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 61 (5.9%) | 29 (3.5%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 31 (3.0%) | 7 (0.9%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 9 (0.9%) | 9 (1.1%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Barber County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Barber County are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (232, 22.5%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (259, 31.5%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 3 (0.3%) | 26 (3.2%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 25 (2.4%) | 26 (3.2%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 26 (2.5%) | 3 (0.4%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 96 (9.3%) | 49 (5.9%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 232 (22.5%) | 26 (3.2%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 223 (21.6%) | 130 (15.8%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 187 (18.1%) | 259 (31.5%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 113 (10.9%) | 93 (11.3%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 28 (2.7%) | 56 (6.8%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 42 (4.1%) | 70 (8.5%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 17 (1.7%) | 4 (0.5%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (1.3%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 4 (0.4%) | 51 (6.2%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 37 (3.6%) | 19 (2.3%) |
| Total | 1,033 (100.0%) | 823 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Barber County
Occupancy by Ownership in Barber County
Of the total 1,771 dwellings in Barber County, owner-occupied units account for 1,430 (80.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 341 (19.3%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 1,430 | 80.7% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 341 | 19.3% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 1,771 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Barber County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 614 | 34.7% |
| 2-Person Household | 667 | 37.7% |
| 3-Person Household | 192 | 10.8% |
| 4+ Person Household | 298 | 16.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,771 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Barber County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 457 (74.4%) | 157 (25.6%) |
| 2-Person Household | 556 (83.4%) | 111 (16.6%) |
| 3-Person Household | 163 (84.9%) | 29 (15.1%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 254 (85.2%) | 44 (14.8%) |
| Total Housing Units | 1,430 (80.7%) | 341 (19.3%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Barber County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 48 (65.7%) | 25 (34.3%) |
| High School Diploma | 550 (77.5%) | 160 (22.5%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 483 (81.7%) | 108 (18.3%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 349 (87.9%) | 48 (12.1%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Barber County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 415 | 23.4% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 168 | 9.5% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 269 | 15.2% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 342 | 19.3% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 302 | 17.1% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 159 | 9.0% |
| 85 Years and Over | 116 | 6.6% |
| Total | 1,771 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Barber County
Median Income by Occupancy in Barber County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 1,430 (80.7%) | $57,121 |
| Renter-Occupied | 341 (19.3%) | $40,903 |
| Average | 1,771 (100.0%) | $53,774 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Barber County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 55 (3.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 21 (1.5%) | 2 (0.6%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 92 (6.4%) | 27 (7.9%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 54 (3.8%) | 11 (3.2%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 50 (3.5%) | 71 (20.8%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 102 (7.1%) | 29 (8.5%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 172 (12.0%) | 62 (18.2%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 324 (22.7%) | 66 (19.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 182 (12.7%) | 51 (15.0%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 225 (15.7%) | 4 (1.2%) |
| $150,000 or more | 153 (10.7%) | 18 (5.3%) |
| Total | 1,430 (100.0%) | 341 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Barber County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 199 (13.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $300 to $499 | 326 (22.8%) | 66 (19.4%) |
| $500 to $799 | 398 (27.8%) | 103 (30.2%) |
| $800 to $999 | 151 (10.6%) | 40 (11.7%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 183 (12.8%) | 46 (13.5%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 75 (5.2%) | 3 (0.9%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 83 (5.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 7 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 8 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,430 (100.0%) | 341 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Barber County
Housing Structures in Barber County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,614 | 91.1% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 6 | 0.3% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 5 | 0.3% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 8 | 0.4% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 17 | 1.0% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 32 | 1.8% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 89 | 5.0% |
| Total | 1,771 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Barber County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,355 (84.0%) | 259 (16.1%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 5 (83.3%) | 1 (16.7%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 1 (20.0%) | 4 (80.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 32 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 69 (77.5%) | 20 (22.5%) |
| Total | 1,430 (80.7%) | 341 (19.3%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Barber County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 5 (0.4%) | 1 (0.3%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 7 (0.5%) | 59 (17.3%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 371 (25.9%) | 103 (30.2%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 585 (40.9%) | 137 (40.2%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 462 (32.3%) | 41 (12.0%) |
| Total | 1,430 (100.0%) | 341 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Barber County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 823 (57.6%) | 205 (60.1%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 300 (21.0%) | 32 (9.4%) |
| Electricity | 244 (17.1%) | 103 (30.2%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 3 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (0.3%) |
| All other Fuels | 60 (4.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,430 (100.0%) | 341 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Barber County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 51 (3.6%) | 55 (16.1%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 323 (22.6%) | 176 (51.6%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 529 (37.0%) | 80 (23.5%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 527 (36.8%) | 30 (8.8%) |
| Total | 1,430 (100.0%) | 341 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Barber County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Barber County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 933 | 497 |
| Median Property Value | $70,300 | $137,500 |
| Median Household Income | $53,983 | $61 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $467 | $8 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1,052 | $10 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Barber County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 332 (35.6%) | 81 (16.3%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 236 (25.3%) | 124 (24.9%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 309 (33.1%) | 281 (56.5%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 56 (6.0%) | 3 (0.6%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (1.6%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 933 (100.0%) | 497 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Barber County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 60 (6.4%) | 4 (0.8%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 193 (20.7%) | 16 (3.2%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 88 (9.4%) | 3 (0.6%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 79 (8.5%) | 14 (2.8%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 202 (21.6%) | 93 (18.7%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 91 (9.8%) | 122 (24.5%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 128 (13.7%) | 91 (18.3%) |
| $150,000 or more | 92 (9.9%) | 97 (19.5%) |
| Total | 933 (100.0%) | 497 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Barber County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 611 (65.5%) | 75,313 (15,153.5%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 88 (9.4%) | 320 (64.4%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 59 (6.3%) | 35 (7.0%) |
| 4.0x or more | 169 (18.1%) | 19 (3.8%) |
| Total | 933 (100.0%) | 497 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Barber County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 402 (43.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 170 (18.2%) | 62 (12.5%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 357 (38.3%) | 131 (26.4%) |
| Total | 933 (100.0%) | 497 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Barber County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Barber County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 359 (96.0%) | 15 (4.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 592 (96.7%) | 20 (3.3%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 273 (89.2%) | 33 (10.8%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 318 (71.0%) | 130 (29.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 281 (78.3%) | 78 (21.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 408 (88.3%) | 54 (11.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 501 (86.8%) | 76 (13.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 546 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 354 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,632 (89.9%) | 406 (10.1%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Barber County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 359 (96.0%) | 15 (4.0%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 592 (96.7%) | 20 (3.3%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 273 (89.2%) | 33 (10.8%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Barber County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 594 (89.5%) | 70 (10.5%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 745 (91.7%) | 67 (8.3%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 691 (84.3%) | 129 (15.7%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 517 (94.2%) | 32 (5.8%) |
| $100,000 and over | 1,075 (91.0%) | 106 (9.0%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Barber County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 102 (27.3%) | 274 (73.3%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 98 (16.0%) | 518 (84.6%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 16 (5.2%) | 262 (85.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 48 (10.7%) | 282 (62.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 10 (2.8%) | 273 (76.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 28 (6.1%) | 385 (83.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 103 (17.8%) | 445 (77.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 459 (84.1%) | 318 (58.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 354 (100.0%) | 257 (72.6%) |
| Total | 1,218 (30.2%) | 3,014 (74.6%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Barber County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (2.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 40 (10.9%) | 77 (18.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 201 (26.6%) | 99 (15.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 125 (47.7%) | 49 (17.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 99 (55.9%) | 97 (54.8%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Barber County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 10 (2.7%) | 17 (4.2%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 80 (10.6%) | 21 (3.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 104 (39.7%) | 4 (1.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 53 (29.9%) | 34 (19.2%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (1.2%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 9 (2.5%) | 14 (3.4%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 45 (5.9%) | 10 (1.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 22 (8.4%) | 12 (4.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 5 (2.8%) | 24 (13.6%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (2.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 30 (8.2%) | 71 (17.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 74 (9.8%) | 42 (6.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 11 (4.2%) | 19 (6.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 3 (1.7%) | 10 (5.7%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 6 (1.6%) | 8 (1.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 75 (9.9%) | 52 (8.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 48 (18.3%) | 44 (15.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 84 (47.5%) | 59 (33.3%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 11 (3.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 7 (0.9%) | 23 (3.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 16 (6.1%) | 7 (2.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 5 (2.8%) | 12 (6.8%) |
Technology Access in Barber County
Computing Device Access in Barber County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 1,227 | 69.3% |
| Smartphone | 1,500 | 84.7% |
| Tablet | 885 | 50.0% |
| No Computing Device | 116 | 6.6% |
| Total | 1,771 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Barber County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 2 | 0.1% |
| Broadband Home | 1,178 | 66.5% |
| Cellular Data Only | 216 | 12.2% |
| Satellite Internet | 194 | 11.0% |
| No Internet | 302 | 17.1% |
| Total | 1,771 | 100.0% |
Barber County Summary
Barber County is located in the south-central region of Kansas, and is bordered by Comanche County to the north, Kiowa County to the east, Harper County to the south, and Clark County to the west. The county seat is Medicine Lodge, and the county was named after Thomas Barber, a Union soldier who died in the Civil War. As of the 2010 census, the population of Barber County was 4,861, making it the second-least populous county in Kansas.
Geography
Barber County covers an area of 1,092 square miles, making it the fourth-largest county in Kansas. The county is located in the High Plains region of the Great Plains, and is characterized by rolling hills and flat plains. The county is drained by the Medicine Lodge River, which flows through the county from north to south. The county is home to several small lakes, including Lake Barber, Lake Medicine Lodge, and Lake Sun City.
The climate of Barber County is semi-arid, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is 54°F, and the average annual precipitation is 22 inches.
Economy
Agriculture is the primary economic activity in Barber County. The county is home to several large farms, and the main crops grown in the county are wheat, corn, sorghum, and hay. Cattle ranching is also an important part of the local economy.
The county is also home to several small businesses, including a few restaurants, a grocery store, and a few retail stores. The county is also home to a few manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory and a metal fabrication plant.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the population of Barber County was 4,861, with a population density of 4.5 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 95.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $45,000. The per capita income for the county was $18,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.2% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Barber County is served by the Medicine Lodge Unified School District, which consists of one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. The county is also home to a few private schools, including a Catholic school and a Christian school.
The county is also home to a branch of the Pratt Community College, which offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs. The college also offers a variety of continuing education courses.
Common Questions
What is Per Capita Income in Barber County?
Per Capita income in Barber County is $32,879.
What is the Median Family Income in Barber County?
Median Family Income in Barber County is $71,543.
What is the Median Household income in Barber County?
Median Household Income in Barber County is $53,774.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Barber County?
Income or Wage Gap in Barber County is 31.2%.
Women in Barber County earn 68.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Barber County?
Family Income Deficit in Barber County is $12,568.
Families that are below poverty line in Barber County earn $12,568 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Barber County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Barber County is 0.45.
What is the Total Population of Barber County?
Total Population of Barber County is 4,081.
What is the Total Male Population of Barber County?
Total Male Population of Barber County is 2,093.
What is the Total Female Population of Barber County?
Total Female Population of Barber County is 1,988.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Barber County?
There are 105.28 Males per 100 Females in Barber County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Barber County?
There are 94.98 Females per 100 Males in Barber County.
What is the Median Population Age in Barber County?
Median Population Age in Barber County is 42.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Barber County
Average Family Size in Barber County is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Barber County
Average Household Size in Barber County is 2.3 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Barber County?
There are 1,984 People in the Labor Forcein in Barber County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Barber County?
61.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Barber County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Barber County?
Unemployment Rate in Barber County is 2.4%.