Barry County, Missouri

Barry County, Missouri is a county of the United States of Missouri. The population of county in 2000 stood at 34010 as per the Census data. Its population in July 2008 was estimated to be about 36301, It is the 32nd largest in terms of population. The county comprises an area of 790.89 miē (2048.4 kmē), of which, 779.06 square miles (2017.76 kmē) of it is land and 11.83 square miles (30.64 kmē) of it is water, giving it the 15th largest by total area among Missouri's county.

Barry County Missouri
Map of Barry County, Missouri

According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 34010 people, 13398 households, and 9584 families residing in the county. The population density was 43.7 people per square mile (16.87/kmē), it is the 39th most populated county in terms of population density. There were 15964 housing units at an average density of 20.5 per square mile (7.92/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.51 persons, and the average family size was 2.98 persons. Age range in the county was well distributed with 26.1% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males. As of July 2008, the population was estimated at 36301, The racial makeup of the county was 34942 White, 165 Black or African American, 382 American Indian, 335 Asian, 11 Native Hawaiian, and 466 from two or more races.

Barry County Missouri Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Barry County Missouri School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Barry County Missouri GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $28906, it is Missouri's 76th wealthiest county by median household income. The median income for a family in the county was $34043, making it the 34th poorest county by median family income among the Missouri. The per capita income for the county was $14980, making it the 74th wealthiest county by per capita income among the Missouri.

In 2000, 7860 pupils and students, of which 50.06% are male and 49.94% are female, 23.11% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.73% nursery or pri school, 5.97% kindergarten, 54.96% elementary school, 24.31% high school and 9.03% College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Arrow Point VillageBarry County0.570.520.05133256.61101421429
2Butterfield VillageBarry County0.420.420397947.6946024706
3Cassville CityBarry County2.762.760289010461666027351
4Chain-o-lakes VillageBarry County0.080.0801271505.91494425714
5Emerald Beach VillageBarry County0.710.710250349.81626732813
6Exeter CityBarry County0.80.807078891160025438
7Monett CityBarry County, Lawrence County6.516.51073961136.21704830764
8Purdy CityBarry County0.650.65011031697.41066224318
9Seligman CityBarry County1.211.2108777271091825313
10Shell Knob CdpBarry County, Stone County10.798.212.581393169.71811129896
11Washburn CityBarry County0.840.840448534.21240127417
12Wheaton CityBarry County0.510.5107211420.31112421354
YearPopulation
April 2000 census34010
April 2000 Estimate34011
July 2000 Estimate34042
July 2001 Estimate34072
July 2002 Estimate34216
July 2003 Estimate34651
July 2004 Estimate34959
July 2005 Estimate35349
July 2006 Estimate35894
July 2007 Estimate36103
July 2008 Estimate36301
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school221229450
Kindergarten247222469
Elementary school224620744320
High school10158961911
College or graduate school206504710
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Barry County, Missouri$28906$34043$14980
Missouri, United States$37934$46044$19936
United States$41994$50046$21587