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Barney, Georgia

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Population in July 2007: 895.
Males: 460  (51.4%)
Females: 435  (48.6%)
Median resident age:

37.8 years
Georgia median age:

33.4 years

Zip code: 31625

Estimated median household income in 2022: $62,253 (it was $38,833 in 2000)
Barney:

$62,253
GA:

$72,837

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,417 (it was $14,475 in 2000)

Barney CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $156,413 (it was $55,800 in 2000)
Barney:

$156,413
GA:

$297,400
March 2022 cost of living index in Barney: 81.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Barney, GA (2000)
    • 58765.1%White alone
    • 23325.8%Black alone
    • 637.0%Hispanic
    • 121.3%Two or more races
    • 40.4%American Indian alone
    • 20.2%Other race alone
    • 10.1%Asian alone

Races in Barney detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Georgia and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Barney, Georgia as of June 01, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Barney is 149 to 1.


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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 239 feet

Land area: 44.2 square miles.

Population density: 20 people per square mile   (very low).

Barney, Georgia map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Barney CCD:

0.6% ($317)
Georgia:

0.9% ($919)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Albany, GA (55.0 miles , pop. 76,939).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Jacksonville, FL (120.8 miles , pop. 735,617).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (712.2 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Morven, GA (2.1 miles ),
Berlin, GA (2.7 miles ),
Cecil, GA (2.9 miles ),
Hahira, GA (3.1 miles ),
Adel, GA (3.3 miles ),
Ellenton, GA (3.5 miles ),
Sparks, GA (3.6 miles ),
Pavo, GA (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 31.00 N, Longitude: 83.53 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 229

Distribution of median household income in Barney, GA in 2022
Barney satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
Georgia:

2.9%
Most common industries in Barney, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (15.8%)
  • Construction (14.2%)
  • Health care (12.0%)
  • Educational services (6.4%)
  • Social assistance (4.8%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.1%)
  • Truck transportation (3.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (25.3%)
  • Construction (17.6%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (6.9%)
  • Truck transportation (6.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.9%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (3.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (26.2%)
  • Educational services (12.5%)
  • Social assistance (11.9%)
  • Construction (9.4%)
  • Clothing & accessories, including shoe, stores (5.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.0%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (3.8%)
Most common occupations in Barney, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.4%)
  • Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (6.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.3%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (19.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (9.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (7.3%)
  • Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (7.3%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11.9%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (9.4%)
  • Child care workers (8.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.5%)
  • Registered nurses (6.9%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.0%)

Average climate in Barney, Georgia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 78.1. This is about average.

City:

78.1
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.6. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 17.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.6
U.S.:

8.1
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2008 was 0.00215. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00215
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Barney-area historical tornado activity is near Georgia state average. It is 17% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/13/2000, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 29.5 miles away from the Barney place center killed 6 people and injured 15 people and caused $5 million in damages.

On 5/11/1952, a category F3 tornado 30.2 miles away from the place center injured 10 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Barney-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Georgia state average. It is 33% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 207.5 miles away from the city center
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 222.0 miles away from Barney center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 270.6 miles away from the city center
On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB) earthquake occurred 238.0 miles away from Barney center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 274.1 miles away from Barney center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 270.6 miles away from Barney center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Brooks County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 4, Winds: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Barney:

  • SMITH HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 10 miles away; HAHIRA, GA)
  • COOK SENIOR LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; ADEL, GA)
  • DCA OF ADEL (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; ADEL, GA)
  • SMITH NORTHVIEW HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 14 miles away; VALDOSTA, GA)
  • BROOKS COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 15 miles away; QUITMAN, GA)
  • BROOKS COUNTY DIALYSIS FACILITY (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; QUITMAN, GA)
  • PRESBYTERIAN HOME INC (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; QUITMAN, GA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Barney:

  • Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (about 14 miles; Valdosta, GA; Full-time enrollment: 3,246)
  • Valdosta State University (about 18 miles; Valdosta, GA; FT enrollment: 11,155)
  • Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (about 34 miles; Tifton, GA; FT enrollment: 2,564)
  • South Georgia State College (about 53 miles; Douglas, GA; FT enrollment: 2,507)
  • Albany State University (about 54 miles; Albany, GA; FT enrollment: 3,662)
  • Albany Technical College (about 54 miles; Albany, GA; FT enrollment: 3,707)
  • Darton State College (about 57 miles; Albany, GA; FT enrollment: 5,000)

Points of interest:

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Churches in Barney include: Salem Church (A), Welcome Hope Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Gornto Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoirs: Alderman Pond (A), Burton Lake (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Downing Creek (A), Pike Branch (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Brooks County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
Georgia:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

75.6%
Whole state:

68.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

2.7%
Whole state:

5.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

13.0%
Whole state:

13.0%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

2.7%
Whole state:

6.1%
22 people in agriculture workers' dormitories on farms in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Barney:

Marital status in Barney, GA
  • Never married: 30.7%
  • Now married: 47.7%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 12.1%
  • Divorced: 9.4%

For population 25 years and over in Barney:

  • High school or higher: 68.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
  • Unemployed: 2.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

15.9
Georgia average:

13.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Barney, GA (based on Brooks County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,92928
Black Protestant1,4649
Mainline Protestant1,01513
Other41
None8,831-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Brooks County:

1.84 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

1.23 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

0.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Here:

4.90 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

5.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
This county:

1.84 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.41 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

13.2%
State:

10.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Brooks County:

31.7%
Georgia:

27.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

12.3%
State:

14.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Barney:

  • WMGA (1130 AM; 10 kW; MOULTRIE, GA; Owner: RADIO MOULTRIE, INC.)
  • WSTT (730 AM; 25 kW; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: MARION R. WILLIAMS)
  • WHGH (840 AM; daytime; 10 kW; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: H. G. H INVESTMENT CORP.)
  • WMTM (1300 AM; 5 kW; MOULTRIE, GA; Owner: COLQUITT BROADCASTING COMPANY, LLC)
  • WGOV (950 AM; 4 kW; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: W G O V, INC.)
  • WFVR (910 AM; 50 kW; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: RAMA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJEP (1020 AM; daytime; 10 kW; OCHLOCKNEE, GA; Owner: LIFELINE MINISTRIES, INCORPORATED)
  • WJEM (1150 AM; 5 kW; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: WJEM, INC.)
  • WTHV (810 AM; daytime; 2 kW; HAHIRA, GA; Owner: ETERNAL LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WOKV (690 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, FL; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WMAC (940 AM; 50 kW; MACON, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WSFB (1490 AM; 1 kW; QUITMAN, GA; Owner: JIM CHION)
  • WFRF (1070 AM; daytime; 10 kW; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: FAITH RADIO NETWORK, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Barney:

  • WDMG-FM (99.5 FM; DOUGLAS, GA; Owner: RTG RADIO, LLC)
  • WJYF (95.3 FM; NASHVILLE, GA; Owner: TIFTON BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WYZK (96.7 FM; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: C. D. J., INC.)
  • WAFT (101.1 FM; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: CHRISTIAN RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WDDQ (92.1 FM; ADEL, GA; Owner: WILLIAMS INVESTMENT COMPANY)
  • WKVH (91.9 FM; MONTICELLO, FL; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WFSU-FM (88.9 FM; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WAAC (92.9 FM; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: WGOV, INC.)
  • WOBB (100.3 FM; TIFTON, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMTM-FM (93.9 FM; MOULTRIE, GA; Owner: COLQUITT BROADCASTING COMPANY, LLC)
  • WTUF (106.3 FM; BOSTON, GA; Owner: BOSTON RADIO COMPANY, INC.)
  • WGLF (104.1 FM; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WVGA (105.9 FM; LAKELAND, GA; Owner: RTG RADIO, LLC)
  • WWRQ-FM (107.9 FM; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: RTG RADIO, LLC)
  • WTIF-FM (107.5 FM; OMEGA, GA; Owner: OMEGA BROADCASTING CORP)
  • WWET (91.7 FM; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WSTI-FM (105.3 FM; QUITMAN, GA; Owner: MAGNUM BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Barney:

  • WVAG (Channel 44; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: HUTCHENS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCTV (Channel 6; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: WCTV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WTWC-TV (Channel 40; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: WTWC LICENSEE, LLC)
  • W25CP (Channel 25; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WABW-TV (Channel 14; PELHAM, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WBFL-CA (Channel 13; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: WTLH LICENSE CORP.)
  • WBVJ-LP (Channel 35; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: WTLH LICENSE CORP.)
  • WTLH (Channel 49; BAINBRIDGE, GA; Owner: WTLH LICENSE CORP.)
  • WALB (Channel 10; ALBANY, GA; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • WFXL (Channel 31; ALBANY, GA; Owner: WAITT LICENSE COMPANY OF GEORGIA, L.L.C.)
  • WTXL-TV (Channel 27; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: MEDIA VENTURE MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • W38CM (Channel 22; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • W19CP (Channel 19; MOULTRIE, GA; Owner: TIFT AREA TV)
  • W33BX (Channel 33; TIFTON, GA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Barney fatal accident list:

Apr 29, 2018 00:32 AM, Sr-122, Sr-133, Lat: 31.006711, Lon: -83.557775, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jul 5, 1995 09:31 PM, 122, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Nov 20, 1984 12:03 AM, 122, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Barney)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • N Of Milepost 11 (Lat: 31.006306 Lon: -83.513500), Structure height: 58 m, Call Sign: KIL362, Licensee ID: L00008014,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.950 MHz, Grant Date: 06/15/2001, Expiration Date: 07/30/2011, Cancellation Date: 09/12/2001, Registrant: Norfolk Southern Railway Company, 99 Spring St Sw, Atlanta, GA 30303, Phone: (404) 749-6061


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • VALGA0060 (FMH), 0.68 Mi N Of State Route 122 And 0.37 Mi W Of State Route 333 (Lat: 31.009722 Lon: -83.579694), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 95.1 m, Call Sign: WQRN323,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/24/2013, Expiration Date: 06/24/2023, Cancellation Date: 08/26/2023, Certifier: Jeffrey R Strenkowski, Registrant: Southern Light, LLC, 107 St. Francis Street, Suite 1800, Mobile, AL 36602, Phone: (877) 652-2321, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: KB7GUN, Licensee ID: L00130445, Grant Date: 04/12/2010, Expiration Date: 01/09/2020, Cancellation Date: 01/11/2022, Certifier: Lawrence G Skaling, Registrant: Lawrence G Skaling, 3049 Connally Rd, Barney, GA 31625

  • Call Sign: N7UWG, Licensee ID: L00441196, Grant Date: 01/29/2003, Expiration Date: 11/19/2012, Cancellation Date: 11/20/2014, Certifier: Wendy A Skaling, Registrant: Wendy A Skaling, Rr 1 Box 288, Barney, GA 31625

  • Call Sign: WD4JJJ, Grant Date: 04/25/1995, Expiration Date: 04/25/2005, Cancellation Date: 04/26/2007, Registrant: Clarence W Cordell, Rt 1 Box 404, Barney, GA 31625

  • Call Sign: W4ROL, Previous Call Sign: KK4SII, Licensee ID: L01798673, Grant Date: 05/23/2014, Expiration Date: 05/23/2024, Certifier: Aaron M Louviere, Registrant: Aaron M Louviere, 409 Hiers Rd, Barney, GA 31625

  • Call Sign: KM4SMT, Licensee ID: L02012003, Grant Date: 03/21/2016, Expiration Date: 03/21/2026, Certifier: Randy E Hutchinson, Registrant: Randy E Hutchinson, 194 Bourquine Rd, Barney, GA 31625


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: TEXTRON AVIATION INC G58 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-550-C (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 158MS, N158MS, N-158MS, Serial Number: TH-2492, Year manufactured: 2017, Airworthiness Date: 12/14/2017, Certificate Issue Date: 10/24/2019
    Registrant (LLC): T Hiers LLC, 2352 Cooper Rd, Barney, GA 31625
  • Aircraft: AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8GCBC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 196TH, N196TH, N-196TH, Serial Number: 558-2013, Certificate Issue Date: 08/23/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Timothy F Hiers, 2352 Cooper Rd, Barney, GA 31625
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 7AC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 82989, N82989, N-82989, Serial Number: 7AC-1641, Airworthiness Date: 12/10/1957, Certificate Issue Date: 09/08/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Timothy F Hiers, 2352 Cooper Rd, Barney, GA 31625

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Barney, GA
  • 67.8%Electricity
  • 29.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Barney, GA
  • 55.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 44.6%Electricity


Barney compared to Georgia state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 2 other airmen in this city.
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