Barker, Niagara County, New York facts for kids
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Barker
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Location in Niagara County and the state of New York.
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 Barker
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Niagara |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2) |
| • Land | 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 575 |
| • Density | 1,369.05/sq mi (528.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14012
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| Area code(s) | 716 |
| FIPS code | 36-04440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0943010 |
Barker is a small village located in Niagara County, New York. In 2020, about 575 people lived there. The village uses the ZIP code 14012 for mail. Barker is also part of the larger Buffalo–Niagara Falls area, which is a major population center.
Barker is found within the Town of Somerset. It officially became a village in 1908. The main roads that cross in Barker are West Somerset Road and Quaker Road, which is also known as NY 148.
Where is Barker Located?
Barker is located at specific geographic coordinates: 43°19′39″N 78°33′13″W / 43.32750°N 78.55361°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The village covers a total area of about 0.4 square miles (1.09 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or large rivers within the village limits.
People in Barker
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 441 | — | |
| 1920 | 431 | −2.3% | |
| 1930 | 410 | −4.9% | |
| 1940 | 452 | 10.2% | |
| 1950 | 523 | 15.7% | |
| 1960 | 528 | 1.0% | |
| 1970 | 567 | 7.4% | |
| 1980 | 535 | −5.6% | |
| 1990 | 569 | 6.4% | |
| 2000 | 577 | 1.4% | |
| 2010 | 533 | −7.6% | |
| 2020 | 575 | 7.9% | |
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The population of Barker has changed over the years. The table on the left shows how many people lived in the village during different census years.
In 2000, there were 577 people living in Barker. These people made up 211 households and 150 families. Most people in the village were White (98.09%). A small number of residents were African American, Native American, or from other backgrounds. About 1.56% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (38.4%) had children under 18 living with them. Most families (54.0%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.73 people, and the average family had about 3.19 people.
The age groups in Barker were spread out. About 30.3% of the population was under 18 years old. About 13.3% of the residents were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 36 years old.
The median income for a household in Barker in 2000 was $37,411. For families, the median income was $49,464. A small percentage of families (8.1%) and individuals (9.6%) lived below the poverty line. This included 11.0% of those under 18 and 7.6% of those 65 or older.
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