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Barton County, KS market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Barton County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 24,790
- −2.5% since 2020
- Households
- 10,380
- Median household income
- $58,851
- +18.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $126,400
- Jobs located here
- 11,401
- Highest market score
- 60
- Primary care and pediatrics, #505 of 1,656 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
An estimated 24,790 people live in Barton County, in 10,380 households. Population estimates show Barton County declined 2.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Barton County is $58,851 a year, 27% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 18.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Barton County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 111, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (53).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Barton County are for primary care and pediatric clinics (60), dentists and orthodontists (58) and fast food and sandwich shops (52). Barton County ranks #505 of 1,656 scored counties for primary care and pediatric clinics.
Barton County is part of the Great Bend area. For its number of households, Barton County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for tire shops (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (56% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Barton County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Barton County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary care and pediatrics | 60 | #505 of 1,656 | 5 | 4.8 | $2.6M | 146 | 9 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 58 | #641 of 1,886 | 8 | 7.7 | $1.6M | 165 | 6 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 52 | #1,056 of 2,222 | 10 | 9.6 | $3.5M | 114 | 16 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 50 | #1,190 of 2,402 | 16 | 15.4 | $3.6M | 106 | 6 |
| Physical therapy | 46 | #812 of 1,422 | 5 | 4.8 | $2.6M | 108 | 4 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 44 | #1,459 of 2,394 | 62 | 59.7 | $210K | 137 | 26 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 42 | #1,458 of 2,176 | 14 | 13.5 | Index only | 172 | 6 |
| Car washes and detailing | 41 | #955 of 1,451 | 5 | 4.8 | $2.2M | 88 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 41 | #1,679 of 2,385 | 42 | 40.5 | $214K | 101 | 5 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 39 | #1,419 of 2,063 | 9 | 8.7 | $3.9M | 104 | 5 |
| Hair salons | 39 | #1,697 of 2,339 | 25 | 24.1 | $360K | 84 | 3 |
| Convenience stores | 38 | #1,541 of 2,261 | 9 | 8.7 | $6.4M | 81 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 36 | #1,112 of 1,493 | 5 | 4.8 | $2.3M | 78 | 8 |
| Grocery stores | 36 | #1,472 of 2,070 | 6 | 5.8 | $9.6M | 104 | 6 |
| Real estate | 34 | #1,908 of 2,229 | 20 | 19.3 | Index only | 152 | 13 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 33 | #1,036 of 1,302 | 5 | 4.8 | $2.6M | 83 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | 33 | #1,150 of 1,472 | 5 | 4.8 | $344K | 51 | 4 |
| Gas stations | 33 | #1,853 of 2,358 | 17 | 16.4 | $1.7M | 71 | 14 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 32 | #1,801 of 2,210 | 26 | 25.0 | $691K | 78 | 5 |
| Pizza | 31 | #1,767 of 2,090 | 13 | 12.5 | $2.7M | 53 | 16 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 29 | #1,649 of 1,889 | 11 | 10.6 | $3.2M | 76 | 5 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 29 | #1,753 of 2,087 | 22 | 21.2 | $816K | 64 | 5 |
| Pet businesses | 29 | #1,895 of 2,200 | 14 | 13.5 | $533K | 61 | 5 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 28 | #2,096 of 2,405 | 109 | 105.0 | $319K | 86 | 42 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 24 | #1,593 of 1,707 | 6 | 5.8 | $4.2M | 87 | 14 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 24 | #2,219 of 2,405 | 62 | 59.7 | $560K | 84 | 20 |
| Tire shops | 23 | #1,361 of 1,530 | 10 | 9.6 | $1.1M | 44 | 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 22 | #1,943 of 2,088 | 14 | 13.5 | $502K | 76 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 21 | #1,678 of 1,769 | 12 | 11.6 | $750K | 86 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 20 | #1,255 of 1,327 | 6 | 5.8 | $1.8M | 60 | 6 |
| Child care and preschools | 19 | #1,510 of 1,611 | 12 | 11.6 | $265K | 26 | 5 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 19 | #1,738 of 1,771 | 10 | 9.6 | $1.1M | 68 | 16 |
| Auto repair and car care | 17 | #2,327 of 2,401 | 70 | 67.4 | $158K | 59 | 30 |
| Chiropractors | 16 | #1,465 of 1,490 | 11 | 10.6 | $1.2M | 49 | 7 |
| Gyms | 16 | #1,707 of 1,792 | 10 | 9.6 | $702K | 54 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 16 | #2,323 of 2,378 | 43 | 41.4 | $257K | 58 | 25 |
| Veterinarians | 15 | #1,429 of 1,485 | 5 | 4.8 | $1.5M | 55 | 5 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 13 | #1,424 of 1,461 | 6 | 5.8 | $1.2M | 49 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 10 | #2,247 of 2,272 | 29 | 27.9 | $605K | 48 | 16 |
| Home repair trades | 7 | #2,057 of 2,057 | 19 | 18.3 | $1.3M | 54 | 31 |
| Electricians | 5 | #1,158 of 1,160 | 9 | 8.7 | $2.8M | 23 | 12 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.9 | $6.2M | 74 | 5 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.9 | $3M | 159 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.9 | $2.3M | 116 | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.9 | Index only | 112 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.9 | $3.8M | 37 | 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.9 | $5.7M | Too few | 5 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.9 | Index only | Too few | 4 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $18M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $7.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $13M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Barton County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $11M | $1,064 | 111 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $28.8M | $2,770 | 107 |
| Food away from home | $34.7M | $3,346 | 82 |
| Groceries | $57.7M | $5,561 | 88 |
| Personal care products and services | $9M | $867 | 86 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.2M | $307 | 53 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $7M | $676 | 69 |
| Medical and dental services | $13M | $1,252 | 97 |
| Pets | $7.5M | $718 | 79 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $18M | $1,730 | 84 |
| Vehicle insurance | $17.5M | $1,690 | 86 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $25M | $2,406 | 80 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $11.3M | $1,093 | 77 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $131.5M | $12,670 | 76 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Barton County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 24,790−2.5% since 2020
- Households
- 10,380
- Median age
- 40.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 65%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 895 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 28
- Median household income
- $58,851+18.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $78,743
- Median home value
- $126,400
- Jobs located here
- 11,401
- Daytime population
- 24,199Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Barton County, KS growing?
Population estimates put Barton County at 24,790 people in 2025, down 2.5% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 10,380 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 18.4%, before inflation.
How much do households in Barton County, KS spend?
Households in Barton County spend about $131.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $57.7M on groceries and $34.7M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Barton County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 111, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (53).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Barton County, KS?
Of the business types scored in Barton County, primary care and pediatric clinics (60), dentists and orthodontists (58) and fast food and sandwich shops (52) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For primary care and pediatric clinics, that ranks #505 of 1,656 scored counties.
How does Barton County, KS compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Barton County is $58,851, 27% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $126,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for tire shops (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (56% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 41 of the 56 business types have a score in Barton County, each ranked against other counties.
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