Barton County, Missouri

Barton County: county in Missouri, United States of America.

About

Barton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 12,402 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 11,592 inhabitants. Its county seat is Lamar. The county was created 170 years ago in 1855.

Barton County locator map
Location of Barton County on Missouri map.

Quick Facts about Barton County

Population 11,592 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Missouri (United States)
Different from Barton County
Area 1546 km2
Water as percent of area 0.8%
Land as percent of area 99.2%
Latitude & Longitude 37.5023,-94.3471
Named for David Barton
Capital Lamar
Establishment December 12, 1855
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 07:42:45 (23rd September 2026)
Density 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -6.53% (2010-2020)
Weather 75℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather
Barton County MO Courthouse 20150715-8234 image
Barton County MO Courthouse 20150715-8234 image

Geography

Barton County is located at 37°30'8"N 94°20'50"W (37.5023000, -94.3471100). It has 4 neighbors: Crawford County, Cedar County, Dade County and Vernon County.

Barton County map

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Barton County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Barton County.

City Name Population Title

Weather

75°F
Mostly Sunny
7 mph NE Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

7-Day Forecast

Official website of Barton County

Official Website
  • Lamar

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Barton County decreased by 6.53% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 12,402 - census
2011 12,342 -0.48% estimation process
2012 12,294 -0.39% estimation process
2013 12,175 -0.97% estimation process
2014 11,981 -1.59% estimation process
2015 11,825 -1.3% estimation process
2016 11,825 0% estimation process
2017 11,793 -0.27% estimation process
2018 11,790 -0.03% estimation process
2019 11,754 -0.31% estimation process
2020 11,592 -1.38% estimation process
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People born in Barton County (1)

American outlaw Little Britches was born in Barton County

Other places with the same name (1)

  • Barton County, Kansas county in Missouri, United States of America. with a population of 25,658 people.

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