Barnesville, Minnesota

Quick Statistics

Barnesville is a community in Clay County, Minnesota, home to about 2,762 people spread across 2.0 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $54,052 a year, and a typical home is worth about $248,700. About 53.3% of adults hold a college degree, and 95.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 8 percent over the past decade.

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2,762
Total Population
▲ up 8% since 2012
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2.00 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$54,052
Median Personal Income
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$248,700
Median Home Value
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53.3%
College Educated
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95.3%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 4.7 points since 2010
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Among the Minnesota towns GeoStat tracks, Barnesville ranks number 221 of 914 in population, number 155 in median household income, number 265 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Barnesville typically top out near 82°F in July, while January nights average about 0°F. The area sees roughly 53 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Barnesville
# Town Distance Population
1.Barnesville, MN0.2 mi.147
2.Baker, MN7.8 mi.114
3.Tansem, MN8.6 mi.259
4.Rothsay, MN13.8 mi.454
5.Rothsay, MN13.8 mi.454
6.Sabin, MN14.5 mi.718
7.Comstock, MN15.7 mi.100
8.Comstock, MN15.8 mi.105
Frequently Asked Questions About Barnesville

What is the population of Barnesville, Minnesota?
Barnesville has a population of about 2,762 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Barnesville, Minnesota in?
Barnesville is located in Clay County, Minnesota.

What is the median home value in Barnesville, Minnesota?
The median home value in Barnesville is about $248,700, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Barnesville, Minnesota?
The median personal income in Barnesville is about $54,052 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Barnesville, Minnesota?
Since 1950, 41 tornadoes have been recorded in Clay County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Barnesville, Minnesota?
Typical July highs run about 82 degrees and January lows about 0 degrees, with around 53 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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