Barneston, NE is a small rural town with a population of 127 people. It is located in Gage County and has a population density of 455 people per square mile, which is much higher than the US population density of 93 people per square mile.
There are several local businesses in Barneston that contribute to the community, such as Farmer's Coop, Barneston Dairy Supply, and the Blue Crane Cafe. Year-round outdoor activities are popular among locals, including fishing at Spaulding Lake, visiting nearby Johnson Lake State Park for camping or hiking, and taking in the scenery at Rock Creek Station State Historical Park. Other organizations in town include the Barneston Public Library and the Barneston Senior Center. Every year, fans from all over come out to cheer on the Barneston High School football team during their home games in September and October.
The population in Barneston is 127. There are 521 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Barneston is 61.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Barneston is 1.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Barneston
- 75.2% are married
- 12.6% are divorced
- 26.5% are married with children
- 0.0% have children, but are single
Race in Barneston
- 92.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 1.8% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander