Barnes County, North Dakota

Barnes County is one of the 53 county of North Dakota, located towards the Midwestern Region (West North Central) of United States. In 2000, the population was 11775. The July 2008 population estimate is 10682, It is the 13th largest county by population in the U.S. state of North Dakota. The county spans an area of 1513.23 mi˛ (3919.25 sq km), of which, 1491.65 square miles (3863.36 sq km) of it is land and 21.58 square miles (55.89 sq km) of it is water, it is the 15th largest by area in the U.S. state of North Dakota.

Barnes County North Dakota
Map of Barnes County, North Dakota

According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 11775 residents, 4884 households, and 3118 families in the county. The population density was 7.9 people per square mile (3.05/km˛), giving it the 15th most densely populated county among the North Dakota. There were 5599 housing units at an average density of 3.8 per square mile (1.47/km˛). It has an average household size was 2.29 persons, and the average family size was 2.89 persons. In the county the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 23% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.4 males. Its population was estimated at 10682 in July 2008, The racial makeup of the county was 10396 White, 79 Black or African American, 109 American Indian, 26 Asian, 0 Native Hawaiian, and 72 from two or more races.

Barnes County North Dakota Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Barnes County North Dakota School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Barnes County North Dakota GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $31166, making it the 26th wealthiest county by median household income among the North Dakota. The median income for a family in the county was $42149, it is the 15th wealthiest county in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the county was $16566, making its North Dakota's 22nd highest county by per capita income.

In 2000, 3096 pupils and students, of which 1480 are male and 1616 are female, 26.29% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 124 nursery or pri school, 149 kindergarten, 1186 elementary school, 725 high school and 912 College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Dazey CityBarnes County0.380.38091238.51505622813
2Fingal CityBarnes County0.40.40133330.51390335875
3Kathryn CityBarnes County0.590.59063106.11561819375
4Leal CityBarnes County0.130.13036272.41066228750
5Litchville CityBarnes County1.481.480191129.21365723393
6Nome CityBarnes County0.410.41070168.81197328500
7Oriska CityBarnes County0.280.280128463.41081828125
8Pillsbury CityBarnes County0.250.2502496.11013724583
9Rogers CityBarnes County0.980.9806162.11838041250
10Sanborn CityBarnes County0.540.5401943571335530417
11Sibley CityBarnes County0.040.040461053.41132720469
12Valley City CityBarnes County3.313.31068262062.51625728050
13Wimbledon CityBarnes County0.460.460237512.31649334107
14Tower City CityCass County, Barnes County2.082.080252121.21565231607
YearPopulation
April 2000 census11775
April 2000 Estimate11775
July 2000 Estimate11704
July 2001 Estimate11418
July 2002 Estimate11219
July 2003 Estimate11098
July 2004 Estimate11067
July 2005 Estimate10983
July 2006 Estimate10859
July 2007 Estimate10761
July 2008 Estimate10682
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school6658124
Kindergarten6188149
Elementary school6185681186
High school340385725
College or graduate school395517912
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Barnes County, North Dakota$31166$42149$16566
North Dakota, United States$34604$43654$17769
United States$41994$50046$21587