Missouri

Barton

11,637
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Barton

Barton, Missouri, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 1,817. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 11,637.

Its recorded population peaked at 18,504 in 1890, and has since declined by roughly 37 percent.

On the ground today, 3 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Lamar Skirmish (Barton County), Lamar Missouri Skirmish, Skirmish at Lamar (Second), Missouri, and 1 place is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202011,637
201012,402
200012,541
199011,312
198011,292
197010,431
196011,113
195012,678
194014,148
193014,560
192016,879
191016,747
190018,253
189018,504
188010,332
18705,087
18601,817
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Barton

Military engagements that took place in Barton, Missouri.

Lamar Skirmish (Barton County)
1862
Lamar Missouri Skirmish
1862
Skirmish at Lamar (Second), Missouri
1863

Historic places in Barton

National Register of Historic Places listings in Barton, Missouri.

Truman, Harry, Birthplace Memorial
Lamar

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Frequently asked about Barton

When does Barton first appear in the US census?
Barton, Missouri first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 1,817.
What is the population of Barton?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Barton had a recorded population of 11,637.
When did Barton's population peak?
Barton's recorded population peaked at 18,504 in 1890.
Were any battles fought in Barton?
3 documented military engagements took place in Barton, including Lamar Skirmish (Barton County), Lamar Missouri Skirmish, Skirmish at Lamar (Second), Missouri.
How many historic places are in Barton?
1 site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Barton, Missouri.
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