As of 2026 the population of Barber County is 3,952. The population is expected to shrink to 3,796 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.80%.
The median age of Barber County residents is 46.
The diversity index of Barber County is 24.6, meaning that there is a 25% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Barber County is $81,875 and projected to be $90,052 in 2031. Per capita income is $38,446, projected to be $42,922 in 2031. 2.33% of households – 92 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $993,368 and the average disposable income is $63,381.
There are 2,547 housing units in Barber County; 1,469 are owner-occupied, 380 are rented, and 698 are vacant. The average home value is $158,354, with 148 homes built in 2010 or later, and 731 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 346 businesses in Barber County, employing 2,389 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,202 age 16 and above. 264 workers commute into Barber County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,805 residents both live and work in/around Barber County. The average travel time is 15.1 minutes. 30.58% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.39% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,884 drive alone, 162 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 82 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 74 residents work from home.
909 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 408 have associates degrees, 625 have bachelor’s degrees, and 167 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
