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Barry, IL


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Barry, Illinois

Barry, Illinois, in Pike county, is 65 miles N of St. Peters, Missouri (center to center) and 84 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 1,368.

The People and Families of Barry

In Barry, about 55% of adults are married. Lots of people in Barry live independently, in one-person housing.

The government tells us that the city features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Barry.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Barry had a median family income of $37,143.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Barry Housing

In Barry, 77% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. And yes, you can rent a place in Barry without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i the city.

Commuting

In Barry, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Barry strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyBarry Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 12%Barry Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Barry, IL

Comparing Barry to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population910
Age of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Well-Paid Single Men42
Racial Diversity44
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty53
People in Middle Class or Better42
Median Family Income42
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times68
Working at Home55
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing36
Housing Recently Built11
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