As of 2025 the population of Barton County is 25,506. The population is expected to shrink to 24,685 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.65%.
The median age of Barton County residents is 41.
The diversity index of Barton County is 51.4, meaning that there is a 51% 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 Barton County is $73,604 and projected to be $80,372 in 2030. Per capita income is $30,615, projected to be $33,301 in 2030. 1.18% of households – 300 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $576,665 and the average disposable income is $57,259.
There are 12,378 housing units in Barton County; 7,255 are owner-occupied, 3,337 are rented, and 1,786 are vacant. The average home value is $184,912, with 645 homes built in 2010 or later, and 2,689 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 1,516 businesses in Barton County, employing 15,587 workers and pulling from a labor force of 11,993 age 16 and above. 1,097 workers commute into Barton County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
10,880 residents both live and work in/around Barton County. The average travel time is 15.2 minutes. 11.79% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.21% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 9,683 drive alone, 854 carpool, and 8 take public transportation. 433 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 1,015 residents work from home.
4,906 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 2,296 have associates degrees, 2,929 have bachelor’s degrees, and 965 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
