As of 2025 the population of Barber County is 3,956. The population is expected to shrink to 3,771 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.95%.
The median age of Barber County residents is 46.
The diversity index of Barber County is 24.4, meaning that there is a 24% 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 $79,827 and projected to be $86,702 in 2030. Per capita income is $37,236, projected to be $41,068 in 2030. 1.97% of households – 78 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $770,861 and the average disposable income is $61,563.
There are 2,544 housing units in Barber County; 1,434 are owner-occupied, 410 are rented, and 700 are vacant. The average home value is $151,653, with 160 homes built in 2010 or later, and 741 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 354 businesses in Barber County, employing 2,309 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,083 age 16 and above. 243 workers commute into Barber County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,673 residents both live and work in/around Barber County. The average travel time is 15.1 minutes. 27.73% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.08% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,772 drive alone, 175 carpool, and 10 take public transportation. 67 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 59 residents work from home.
912 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 315 have associates degrees, 641 have bachelor’s degrees, and 153 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
