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Barrett, TX
Census-designated place in Harris County, Texas.
Population
3,273
Land area
6.4sq mi
People per sq mi
512
ZIP codes
0
Barrett and its ZIP codes
Barrett at a glance
- Barrett is about 4.4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $48,125, 39% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $190,000 (33% below Texas).
Local data for Barrett, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Barrett, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,125
Poverty rate
34.0%
Median home value
$190,000
Homeownership
83.2%
Bachelor's or higher
14.7%
Median age
27.6
Average commute
31.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,265), German Americans (101), Irish Americans (84).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harris County. PPP loans are for Barrett.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$91,491
2,458,604 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,991
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$25.97B
FY 2026, $5,489 per person
How people get to work
Barrett, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.0%
- Carpooled27.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.6%
Average one-way commute: 31.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Barrett, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
1,636
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
206,279
16.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 41°F
64.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Barrett, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
23.1%
U.S. 11.1% +12.0 pts
Cities near Barrett
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SheldonCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 2.5 |
| CrosbyCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 2.2 |
| HighlandsCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 4.9 |
| ChannelviewCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 14.4 |
| CloverleafCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 3.1 |
| BaytownCity | 10 mi | 40.5 |
| AtascocitaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 23.9 |
| Mont BelvieuCity | 11 mi | 17.8 |
| Deer ParkCity | 12 mi | 10.5 |
| Jacinto CityCity | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| Galena ParkCity | 13 mi | 4.8 |
| La PorteCity | 14 mi | 18.6 |
| DaytonCity | 14 mi | 30.7 |
| Old River-WinfreeCity | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| Morgan's PointCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| CoveCity | 15 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Barrett, TX in?
- Barrett is in Harris County, Texas.
- What is the population of Barrett, TX?
- About 3,273 people live in Barrett, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Barrett?
- Nearby places include Sheldon (3.6 mi), Crosby (3.6 mi), Highlands (3.8 mi), Channelview (6.2 mi), Cloverleaf (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023