Living in Barnes, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Barnes · Census data 2020–2024
Barnes has 177 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $27,222 (63% lower than the Kansas median), the median rent is $810/month.
Barnes is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Barnes at a glance
- Population
- 177
- Median age
- 41.9State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $27,222State: $74,275
- Median rent
- $810/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 78.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.3%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Barnes a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 63% lower than the Kansas median; a poverty rate of 27.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Barnes
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Barnes the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $810 per month, which is 17.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Barnes median household income
The median household income in Barnes is $27,222 and the income per person is $25,057. 27.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Barnes: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 86
- Owner-occupied
- 78.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.4%
- Vacant
- 2.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.11
Barnes demographics
- Population
- 177
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 30.5%
- Households
- 84
- Foreign-born
- 7.3%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Barnes ›
Education in Barnes
4.3% of adults 25 and older in Barnes have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 0.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Barnes
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 85.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 58.3%
Barnes vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes | 177 | $27,222 | — | $810 |
| Greenleaf | 320 | $61,250 | $82,300 | $638 |
| Waterville | 748 | $68,611 | $91,300 | $600 |
| Linn | 470 | $74,432 | $108,800 | $496 |
| Blue Rapids | 870 | $53,214 | $68,300 | $771 |
| Washington | 1,155 | $58,438 | $101,100 | $553 |
| Hanover | 828 | $67,813 | $110,400 | $642 |
| Bremen | 192 | $250,001 | $126,300 | — |
| Palmer | 149 | $52,500 | $133,300 | $555 |
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What is the median household income in Barnes, KS?
The median household income in Barnes is $27,222, 63% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Barnes?
The median gross rent in Barnes is $810 per month, about 17.5% of household income.
Is Barnes, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 63% lower than the Kansas median; a poverty rate of 27.1%.
What is the median age in Barnes?
The median age in Barnes is 41.9 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Barnes?
The average commute to work in Barnes is 17 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Barnes?
The unemployment rate in Barnes is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Barnes?
4.3% of adults in Barnes have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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