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Barnard, Missouri

City · Population 188 · #681 in Missouri
Barnard, Missouri

Barnard is a city in southern Nodaway County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 201..

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About Barnard

Barnard is a tiny community in northwestern Missouri, home to 188 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Barnard is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.15 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,253 residents per square mile.

What Makes Barnard Unique

  • One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.15 sq mi.
  • Positioned in northwestern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🏫 Schools in Barnard

  • SOUTH NODAWAY ELEM.
  • SOUTH NODAWAY HIGH

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)188
Rank in state#681 of 938
Land area0.15 sq mi
Density1,253/sq mi
Coordinates40.1754, -94.8231

🗺️ Map of Barnard