Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
97% of households own their home in Barnesville Township, against 75% in Minnesota’s towns and 73% across U.S. towns. Its National Register listings include Barnesville City Hall and Jail and Patterson-Hernandez House. Barnesville Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Barnesville Township beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 1,063 in 1890, 2,759 in 2020. The archive holds 18 old photos and papers going back to 1908 and 3 maps from 1919 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Barnesville Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Barnesville Township.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 80% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
For Barnesville Township, that is below both the Minnesota town median (39.9 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Adults 35 to 64 are 26% of residents (38% statewide); people 65 and older are 24% of residents (17% statewide). 40% of Barnesville Township adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
| Barnesville Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 years | 39.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 40% | 33% | 29% |
48% women, 52% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±9.4 points. Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Barnesville Township | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 26.4% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 1.1% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 1.1% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 21.3% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 6.2% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.6% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 5.1% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 19.7% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.5% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.4% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 20.5% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 16.5% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 20.5% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 27.6% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 12.6% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
Barnesville Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Barnesville Township is 82°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Most working residents leave Barnesville Township for work: only 0% work in town. Barnesville Township’s median household income is $114,000. Jobs based in Barnesville Township grew to 72 in 2023, 40 more than in 2013.
| Barnesville Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $114,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.9% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Barnesville Township beats the Minnesota average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 19% of adults binge drink in Barnesville Township.
| Barnesville Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 12% | 14% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 74% | 75% | 79% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 19% |
| What stands out | Barnesville Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9% | 11.4% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 10.8% | 8.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
7.0 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. The biggest park or preserve is Clay WIA 408, at 443 acres.
| Barnesville Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 3.6% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Clay WIA 408 | — | 443 |
| 2. Interstate Highway 94 Borrow Pit Wildlife Management Area | — | 92 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Barnesville Township; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Barnesville Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
2 places in Barnesville Township on the National Register of Historic Places.
City in Minnesota, United States
Barnesville is a city in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,759 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 2,765 in 2024. It is part of the Fargo–Moorhead metropolitan area.
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Barnesville Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
