Ethan Plath’s father Barry Plath Biography: Siblings, Height, Parents, Age, Net Worth, Children, TV Series, Awards, Wife

Barry Robert Plath is an American reality TV personality and transportation planner, widely recognized as the central figure of the Plath family featured on TLC’s Welcome to Plathville.

Barry Plath was born and raised in Georgia, developing a strong Christian faith that influenced his family’s technology-free lifestyle. This early influence played a major role in how he would later structure his own household.

Profile

• Full Name: Barry Robert Plath
• Stage Name: Barry Plath
• Born: March 6, 1968
• Age: 57 years old
• Birthplace: United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Reality TV Star, Transportation Planner
• Height: 175 cm
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Kim Plath (M. 1997, Div. 2022)
• Children: Ethan Plath, Hosanna Noble, Micah Plath, Moriah Plath, Lydia Plath Wyse, Isaac Plath, Amber Plath, Cassia Plath, Mercy Plath, Joshua Plath
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $3 million to $10 million

Early Life and Education

Barry Robert Plath was born on March 6, 1968, in the United States, likely in Georgia, where he has spent much of his life. Raised in a Christian household, his ethnicity is White Caucasian. Little is known about his parents or siblings, as Barry keeps these details private and focuses public attention on his immediate family.

Career

Barry Plath achieved recognition as the central figure on TLC’s Welcome to Plathville, a series that began in November 2019 and documents the Plath family’s faith-driven lifestyle in rural Cairo, Georgia. He has participated in more than 23 episodes over six seasons, highlighting his role as a parent as his children pursue independence.

In addition to his television work, Barry Plath has been employed as a transportation planner with a private firm for more than 25 years, performing logistics-related duties that likely require computer skills, even as his family observes technology-free practices for children. He is also the leader of The Plath Family Band, which performs southern gospel and folk music. The group has released albums including The Plath Family (2015), Give the World a Smile (2016), and What Life’s All About (2017).

The Plath family’s 55-acre farm was made available for rent on Airbnb at $125 per night. In 2017, they relocated to a suburban home in Cairo, prompting some discussion regarding their rural identity. Barry Plath’s professional, television, and music activities demonstrate a multifaceted career.

Awards & Nominations

• Featured on Welcome to Plathville with high viewership across six seasons (2019–2025).
• Contributed to The Plath Family Band albums, recognized in Christian music communities (2015–2017).

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @barry.plath

Personal Life

Barry Plath, 57, lives in Cairo, Georgia, and is single following his divorce from Kim Plath in June 2022 after 25 years of marriage. They wed on July 12, 1997, after meeting at church and feeling divinely guided to marry, a story Barry shared on Welcome to Plathville. His height is approximately 175 cm, and he has a fit build, often highlighted by his intense workouts in Season 6 to cope with the divorce.

Barry and Kim raised ten children—Ethan, Hosanna, Micah, Moriah, Lydia, Isaac, Amber, Cassia, Mercy, and Joshua, who died in a tragic accident in 2008 at 17 months. The loss deeply affected Barry, who supported Kim through her grief without blame. His strict parenting, banning technology and sugar, caused friction with older children like Ethan, Micah, and Moriah, who moved out.

Net Worth

Barry Plath’s net worth is estimated between $3 million and $10 million. His income comes from his long-term job as a transportation planner, earning an estimated $60,000 to $100,000 annually, and his role on Welcome to Plathville, where TLC reportedly pays $25,000 to $40,000 per episode split among the cast. Additional revenue includes music sales from The Plath Family Band and past Airbnb rentals of their farm.

Discography:

• The Plath Family (2015) – With The Plath Family Band
• Give the World a Smile (2016) – With The Plath Family Band
• What Life’s All About (2017) – With The Plath Family Band