Barrett, Minnesota
Barrett is a city in Grant County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 366 at the 2020 census.
History
Barrett was platted in 1887. The community was named for General Theodore H. Barrett. A post office has been in operation at Barrett since 1887. Barrett was incorporated as a city in 1889. In 1900, a fire burned 23 buildings and caused a loss of almost $60,000.Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of, of which is land and is water.The town of Barrett wraps around the southwest side of Barrett Lake, which is formed by the Pomme de Terre River.
Demographics
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 415 people, 161 households, and 89 families residing in the city. The population density was. There were 195 housing units at an average density of. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.There were 161 households, of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.4% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.7% were non-families. 39.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 3.01.
The median age in the city was 40.5 years. 24.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.9% were from 25 to 44; 18.6% were from 45 to 64; and 29.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 355 people, 142 households, and 81 families residing in the city. The population density was. There were 163 housing units at an average density of. The racial makeup of the city was 98.87% White, 0.56% Native American, and 0.56% from two or more races.There were 142 households, out of which 20.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.0% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.3% were non-families. 38.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.63.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 15.5% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 19.4% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 38.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 54 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 71.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $37,813. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,954. About 6.8% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 12.9% of those age 65 or over.
Arts and culture
Annual cultural events
The “Annual Old Settlers Reunion” is held every year the weekend nearest to June 24. The event includes dinners, dances, parades, classic cars, ball games, and contests of all kinds, including a firefighters challenge.Parks and recreation
The Lakeside Pavilion is one of the few surviving lakeside facilities of its kind in Minnesota. The community of Barrett has worked to restore and renovate the Pavilion. It remains a popular place for dances and community events. The Pavilion available for rental May 1 through September 30.The Barrett Lake Resort and Campground features a sandy beach and swimming area, game fishing, cabins and campsites and a general store.
