Baring, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Baring, Missouri had a total population of 40, the 996th largest city in Missouri. The poverty rate is 7.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Baring Quick Facts
How Baring Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18 | 40 | +122.2% |
How Baring Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Baring Rankings in Missouri
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Other Cities in Knox County
Cities Similar to Baring
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halltown | 40 | N/A | N/A | 9.7% | 45.0% |
| Lupus | 40 | $87,656 | $87,500 | 41.9% | 20.0% |
| Middle Grove | 40 | $55,357 | $100,000 | 5.1% | 7.5% |
| Knob Lick | 41 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Clyde | 39 | $76,250 | $107,500 | 8.3% | 8.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 40, Baring's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Baring is a small community located in Missouri, within Knox County. The total population is 40. It ranks as the 996th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.
Age Demographics
The median age in Baring is 34.9 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 7.5%. This is 40% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Baring, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 94.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 68.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Baring was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
30.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Baring, Missouri is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Baring, Missouri?
Baring, Missouri has a population of 40 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Baring, MO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Baring — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Baring, MO?
The poverty rate in Baring is 7.5%. This means approximately 3 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Baring, Missouri?
Baring's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Baring, MO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Baring — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Baring, Missouri?
30.0% of adults (25+) in Baring hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.