Barry County, Missouri Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 34th-largest in Missouri
The population of Barry County, Missouri is 34,831 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 34th-largest county in Missouri. The median household income is $56,611, the median home value is $172,900, and the median age is 43.0.
The population of Barry County has grown 0.2% since 2010 (35,555 → 35,618), a +0.01% annualized rate.
34,831
Population
+0.01%
Annual growth
45
People / sq mi
$56,611
Median Income
$172,900
Median Home Value
Barry County covers 778 sq mi of land at 44.8 people per square mile.
About Barry County, MO
Educational attainment is the headline number in Barry County: 13.4% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. With 34,831 residents, Barry County is a county in Missouri. It ranks #34 among counties in Missouri by population.
The typical household here earns about $56,611, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 11.7%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $172,900, with typical rent around $750.
Barry County is among the least college-educated US counties, at 13.4% — below the national 35.0%. About 9.1% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
Barry County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Barry County had a population of 35,555 in 2010 and 35,618 in 2024, a 0.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 35,789 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.02%.
35,618
Population (2024)
35,555
Population (2010)
35,789
Peak (2019)
0.02%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 35,555 |
| 2011 | 35,348 |
| 2012 | 35,334 |
| 2013 | 35,335 |
| 2014 | 35,327 |
| 2015 | 35,300 |
| 2016 | 35,204 |
| 2017 | 35,576 |
| 2018 | 35,687 |
| 2019 | 35,789 |
| 2020 | 34,542 |
| 2021 | 34,762 |
| 2022 | 34,931 |
| 2023 | 35,310 |
| 2024 | 35,618 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
43.0
Median Age
49.7%
Female
50.3%
Male
22.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 18.8% · Seniors (65+): 22.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $56,611$-12,309 vs state |
| Mean household income | $80,282 |
| Per-capita income | $31,473 |
| Poverty rate | 11.7%+3.3% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3% |
| Employment-to-population | 54.4% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Barry County is manufacturing, accounting for 24.7% of workers.
How residents commute
0.3%
Drive alone
1.5%
Carpool
74.7%
Public transit
9.1%
Work from home
23.4 min
Avg commute
Housing
$172,900$-42,700 vs state
Median home value
$750
Median rent
74.9%
Homeownership rate
17,028
Total housing units
78.5%
Occupied
21.5%
Vacant
25.1%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
87.1%
With health insurance
90.9%
With broadband internet
42.7%
Foreign-born
9.0%
Veterans (18+)
16.8%
With a disability
91.1%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
85.2%
High School+
13.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Barry County, Missouri has a population of 34,831 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 34th-largest county in Missouri. Population density is 45 people per square mile.
The population of Barry County has grown 0.2% since 2010 (35,555 → 35,618), a +0.01% annualized rate.
The median household income in Barry County, Missouri is $56,611, with mean (average) household income of $80,282 and per-capita income of $31,473. 11.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Barry County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (81.9%), Hispanic or Latino (4.1%), Black or African American (0.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Barry County, Missouri is 43.0 years. Residents are 49.7% female and 50.3% male.
The median home value in Barry County is $172,900 and median monthly rent is $750. 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 17,028 total housing units, 21.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Barry County, Missouri is manufacturing, employing 24.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.
Kansas City is among the largest cities associated with Barry County, Missouri, with a population of 508,233.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.