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Population Review

Barren County, KY — Population & Demographics

Barren County, KY has a population of 44,670. The median household income is $49,171 and the median age is 40.1.

44,670

Population

$49,171

Median Income

$166,900

Median Home Value

40.1

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White88.8%
Black or African American3.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$49,171

Median Household Income

$28,422

Per Capita Income

16.5%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment

Housing

$166,900

Median Home Value

$784

Median Rent

65.2%

Homeownership

Education

86.5%

High School+

17.8%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Barren County, KY has a population of 44,670 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Barren County, KY is $49,171.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.