Barnesville Population

1820–2026

3,832

2026 projection

4.4% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Barnesville. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20263,832-290.75%
20253,861-260.67%
20243,887-60.15%
20233,893-160.41%
20223,909-441.11%
20213,953-551.37%
20204,008-330.82%
20194,041-310.76%
20184,072-310.76%
20174,103-260.63%

Showing 10 of 36 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Barnesville has a population change lower than Belmont County, Ohio, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Ohio+0.9%
  • Belmont County−2.8%
  • Barnesville−3.5%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Barnesville Demographics

38.7median age

Median age

Female39.1 yrs
Male38.2 yrs

Adults

2,867
703 seniors (65+) · 25% of adults2,164 other adults

Sex

Female 56.4% · 2,224Male 43.6% · 1,721

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 39 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Barnesville Income

$42,443median household income

Median household income

$42,443

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$37,765

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

26.2%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Barnesville Marital Status

35% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married35%37%33%
Never married34%39%29%
Divorced19%20%17%
Widowed9%3%14%
Separated4%1%6%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201