As of 2026 the population of Barton County is 24,934. The population is expected to shrink to 24,524 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.33%.
The median age of Barton County residents is 41.
The diversity index of Barton County is 51.1, 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 $75,061 and projected to be $84,636 in 2031. Per capita income is $31,752, projected to be $35,877 in 2031. 1.6% of households – 400 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $743,154 and the average disposable income is $59,190.
There are 12,307 housing units in Barton County; 7,293 are owner-occupied, 3,170 are rented, and 1,844 are vacant. The average home value is $192,303, with 749 homes built in 2010 or later, and 2,647 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 1,555 businesses in Barton County, employing 15,427 workers and pulling from a labor force of 11,796 age 16 and above. 1,222 workers commute into Barton County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
10,558 residents both live and work in/around Barton County. The average travel time is 15.2 minutes. 10.58% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.62% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 9,558 drive alone, 813 carpool, and 8 take public transportation. 388 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 1,022 residents work from home.
5,038 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 2,691 have associates degrees, 2,771 have bachelor’s degrees, and 1,048 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
