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Barnes, KS

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Population
162
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,331 ft
Median Rent
$810/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$27,222
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in KansasPopulation rankingHighest population places in KansasNearest larger communityManhattan, Kansas39 miles away · 54,673 residents.

About Barnes

Barnes is a city in Washington County, Kansas, United States. The 2020 census counted 165 residents. Barnes was originally called Elm Grove when it was founded in 1870. Barnes was renamed Barnes in 1876 in honor of A. Barnes schools were closed in 1965 through school unification. That mix gives Barnes a clear local shape within Kansas, with older layers still visible in current places. The local scoop is a place whose streets, landmarks, and institutions keep its earlier story close to the present.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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