Barker, New York
Barker: Village in the town of Somerset, Niagara County, New York
About
Barker is a town located in the county of Niagara in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 533 and a population density of 490 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 504 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Barker
| Population : | 504 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Niagara County |
| Different from : | Parker |
| Postal code : | 14012 |
| Area : | 1.09 km2 |
| Altitude : | 328 feet / 100 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 13:55:15 (23rd December 2024) |
| Density : | 464 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.75% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Barker is located at 43°19'48"N 78°33'17"W (43.3300600, -78.5547500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Barker decreased by 5.75% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 533 | - | census |
| 2011 | 531 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 528 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 523 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 520 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 517 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 516 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 514 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 510 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 507 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 504 | -0.6% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,613 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 8,963 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,940 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 8,966 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 48.2% |
| White only, percent : | 94.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 2.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 92.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 703 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.7% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 4,456 |
Barker zip code is 14012.
County name: Niagara, County
fips: 36063
Barker, Barker's, Somerset Station
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 4,456 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $160,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,253 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $457 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $784 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,930 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.18 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 25,724 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 44,964 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 151,788 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $16,411 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $58,596 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,658 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.8% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 307 |
| 2019 total employment : | 2,590 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 129,201 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 2.3% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 628 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 694 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 279 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 243 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 32 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 609 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 91 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 541 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2,371.87 |
Schools in Barker
College & universities near Barker, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 441593 | Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program | Sanborn (NY) | 14132 |
| 193946 | Niagara County Community College | Sanborn (NY) | 14132 |
| 189556 | Bryant & Stratton College-Amherst | Getzville (NY) | 14068 |
| 431071 | New York Institute of Massage Inc | Williamsville (NY) | 14221 |
| 196088 | University at Buffalo | Buffalo (NY) | 14260-1660 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Barker, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NFL | Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center | 27th St. and Lockport Rd. | RAIL |
| BUF | Buffalo–Depew station | 55 Dick Road | RAIL |
| BFX | Buffalo–Exchange Street | 75 Exchange Street | RAIL |
| ROC | Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station | 320 Central Avenue | RAIL |
| DUK | Dunkirk, New York | 411 Central Ave. | BUS |
Post offices near Barker
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Barker Post Office | Barker (NY) | 14012 |
| Appleton Post Office | Appleton (NY) | 14008 |
| Lyndonvill Post Office | Lyndonville (NY) | 14098 |
| Newfan Post Office | Newfane (NY) | 14108 |
| Ol Post Office | Olcott (NY) | 14126 |
Other cities in Niagara County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Niagara County , NY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls | 47,392 | A city in Niagara County, New York. |
| North Tonawanda | 30,050 | City in New York, USA |
| Lockport | 19,834 | Town in Niagara County, New York, United States |
| Newfane | 9,271 | Town in Windham County, Vermont |
| South Lockport | 8,324 | Census-designated place in Niagara County, New York |
| Pendleton | 6,820 | Town in Niagara County, New York, USA |
| Hartland | 3,802 | Town in New York, United States |
| Lewiston | 2,572 | Village in New York |
| Somerset | 2,539 | Town in Niagara County, New York, United States |
| Youngstown | 1,833 | Town in New York, United States |
| Rapids | 1,636 | Section of a river where the river bed is relatively steep, increasing the water's velocity and turbulence |
| Ransomville | 1,419 | Census-designated place in Niagara County, New York |
| Gasport | 1,248 | Hamlet in town of Royalton, Niagara County, New York, United States |
| Olcott | 1,241 | Census-designated place in Niagara County, New York |
| Wilson | 1,211 | Village in Niagara County, New York, United States |
