Barnesville, MN Demographics

A map of Barnesville's Population by Race

Barnesville, Minnesota has an estimated population of 2,762, a less than 1% change from the 2,759 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.7% White, 3.2% Asian, 2.0% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, 0.3% Multiracial, and 0.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Barnesville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Barnesville is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Barnesville, that probability was 12.1% in 2020 and 12.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Barnesville is ranked the 221st most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Barnesville was ranked the 219th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Barnesville's White Population

2,589 residents of Barnesville, or 93.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Barnesville is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Barnesville ranks 197th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barnesville's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Barnesville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 93.7%.

Barnesville is more White than neighboring Hawley (92% White), Sabin (88.7% White), and Glyndon (82% White). Barnesville is less White than neighboring Baker (98.1% White), and Rothsay (94.3% White).

Barnesville's Black Population

5 residents of Barnesville, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Barnesville is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Barnesville ranks 557th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barnesville's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Barnesville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Barnesville is more Black than neighboring Baker (0% Black), and Sabin (0% Black). Barnesville is less Black than neighboring Rothsay (1.3% Black), Hawley (0.4% Black), and Glyndon (1.2% Black).

Barnesville's Asian Population

88 residents of Barnesville, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Barnesville is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Barnesville ranks 513th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barnesville's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1000.0%. Asian residents' share of Barnesville's population has increased from 0.3% to 3.2%.

Barnesville is more Asian than neighboring Baker (0% Asian), Rothsay (0% Asian), Hawley (0% Asian), and Sabin (0.4% Asian). Barnesville is less Asian than neighboring Glyndon (3.6% Asian).

Barnesville's Hispanic Population

54 residents of Barnesville, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Barnesville is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Barnesville ranks 646th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barnesville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Barnesville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Barnesville is more Hispanic than neighboring Baker (0% Hispanic). Barnesville is less Hispanic than neighboring Rothsay (4% Hispanic), Hawley (7.4% Hispanic), Sabin (3.2% Hispanic), and Glyndon (4% Hispanic).

Barnesville's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Barnesville, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Barnesville is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Barnesville ranks 582nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barnesville's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 58.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Barnesville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Barnesville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Baker (0% Native American/Other), Rothsay (0.4% Native American/Other), and Hawley (0% Native American/Other). Barnesville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sabin (3.2% Native American/Other), and Glyndon (4.8% Native American/Other).

Barnesville's Multiracial Population

7 residents of Barnesville, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Barnesville is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Barnesville ranks 412th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barnesville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 93.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Barnesville's population has decreased from 3.7% to 0.3%.

Barnesville is more Multiracial than neighboring Rothsay (0% Multiracial), and Hawley (0.2% Multiracial). Barnesville is less Multiracial than neighboring Baker (1.9% Multiracial), Sabin (4.5% Multiracial), and Glyndon (4.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.