At a Glance
Median Income
$8,000
$3,360 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
0.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
70.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
16.1% smoking rate
How Barrera Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Barrera's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Barrera a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Barrera residents earn a median household income of $8,000 , which is 89% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $3,360. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 70.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 666 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Education
0.0% of adults in Barrera hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
0.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barrera has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population208
Median Age12.5 yrs
Density10,400/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born32.7%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$8,000
Per Capita$3,360
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty70.6%
County GDP$1,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$765
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership17.4%
Zillow$105,528
Housing Units132
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes19.5%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death9,793/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain22.5 in/yr
Elevation211 ft
Education
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+0.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Broadband0.0%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Barrera was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
32.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.