Barry, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Barry, Minnesota
Settlement Type:City
Mapsize:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Minnesota
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Big Stone
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Eugene M. Carrington
Established Title:Incorporated
Established Date:1900
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:0.656
Area Land Km2:0.656
Area Water Km2:0.000
Area Total Sq Mi:0.253
Area Land Sq Mi:0.253
Area Water Sq Mi:0.000
Population As Of:2020
Population Est:15
Pop Est As Of:2023
Population Total:16
Population Density Km2:24.40
Population Density Sq Mi:63.24
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:–6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:–5
Elevation M:337
Elevation Ft:1106
Coordinates:45.5583°N -96.5603°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP Code
Postal Code:56210
Area Code:320
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:27-03718
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:2394071
Blank2 Name:Sales tax
Blank2 Info:6.875%[2]

Barry is a city in northern Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 16 at the 2020 census.[3]

Minnesota State Highway 28 serves as a main route in the community.

History

Barry was named for the Barry brothers, early settlers.[4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.253sqmi, all land.[1]

Demographics

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 16 people, 6 households, and 6 families living in the city. The population density was 64PD/sqmi. There were 15 housing units at an average density of 60/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 6 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 83.3% were married couples living together, and 16.7% had a male householder with no wife present. 0.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 2.50.

The median age in the city was 50.5 years. 12.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.9% were from 25 to 44; 37.5% were from 45 to 64; and 18.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, there were 25 people, 12 households, and 6 families living in the city. The population density was 101.3sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 17 housing units at an average density of 68.9sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 12 households, out of which 16.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, and 41.7% were non-families. 41.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.0% under the age of 18, 16.0% from 18 to 24, 4.0% from 25 to 44, 48.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 127.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $18,250, and the median income for a family was $19,250. Males had a median income of $0 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the city was $7,124. There were no families and 19.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. July 24, 2022.
  2. Web site: Barry (MN) sales tax rate. January 24, 2024.
  3. Web site: Explore Census Data . . January 24, 2024.
  4. Book: Upham, Warren. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 54.