Barnes, Kansas
City · Population 163 · #429 in Kansas
About Barnes
Barnes, KS is a tiny community located in northern Kansas with an estimated population of 163.
Barnes holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.17 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 959 residents per square mile.
📰 Barnes News Today
- Jenna Vathauer Obituary Aug 13, 2026 - Anderes - Pfeifley Funeral Home/Christie Anderes - Pfeifley Funeral Home/Christie - Anderes Funeral Homes · Aug 13
- Rowena Thompson Obituary (2026) - Coffeyville, KS - David W. Barnes Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- Shereka Barnes wins Democratic Primary for Missouri Senate District 34 race KQ2 · Aug 4
- Dennis "Scott" Barnes Obituary May 19, 2026 - Parker-Price & Davidson - Parker-Price & Davidson Parker-Price & Davidson · May 19
- Denise Claudette Barnes Obituary Jan 12, 2026 - Dengel & Son Mortuary - Crematory Dengel & Son · Jan 12
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Barnes Unique
- The only place in America named Barnes — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.17 sq mi.
- Positioned in northern Kansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Barnes
- Hometown Cafe (café)
- Our Daily Bread
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)163
Rank in state#429 of 626
Land area0.17 sq mi
Density959/sq mi
Coordinates39.7116, -96.8734