Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Barnard, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

186

Median Agei

54.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.8%180

Other

3.2%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.4%5

High School Diploma

54.1%79

Some College (<1 yr)

15.8%23

Some College (1+ yr)

9.6%14

Associate's Degree

6.2%9

Bachelor's Degree

7.5%11

Master's Degree

2.1%3

HS or Higher

98.6%

BA or Higher

9.6%

Graduate+

2.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$69,400

Median Renti

$377

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.5%73

Renter-Occupied

36.5%42

Total Units

131

Homeownership

63.5%

Vacancy Rate

12.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

37%27

$50K–$100K

35.6%26

$100K–$150K

13.7%10

$150K–$200K

11%8

$300K–$500K

2.7%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2000–2009

6.1%8

1990–1999

1.5%2

1970–1979

13.7%18

1960–1969

11.5%15

1950–1959

17.6%23

1940–1949

10.7%14

1939 or earlier

38.9%51

Heating Fuel

Electricity

73%84

Utility Gas

22.6%26

Bottled/LP Gas

2.6%3

Wood

1.7%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$26,033

Mean Household Incomei

$48,500

Per Capita Incomei

$29,144

Poverty Ratei

10.8%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.9%1

$10K–$15K

10.4%12

$15K–$20K

0.9%1

$20K–$25K

29.6%34

$25K–$30K

20%23

$30K–$35K

1.7%2

$35K–$40K

0.9%1

$40K–$45K

3.5%4

$50K–$60K

7%8

$60K–$75K

6.1%7

$75K–$100K

4.3%5

$100K–$125K

5.2%6

$125K–$150K

7%8

$150K–$200K

0.9%1

$200K+

1.7%2

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

21(13% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.9%Insured

15.1%Uninsured