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Barren County School District
Barren County School District is a unified school district in Kentucky with a community population of 27,772. The median household income is $62,865 and the median age is 41.0.
27,772
Population
60
People / sq mi
$62,865
Median Income
41.0
Median Age
Barren County School District covers 466 sq mi of land at 59.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 61.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$62,865
Median Household Income
$32,493
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$188,200
Median Home Value
$803
Median Rent
79.7%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
87.5%
High School+
19.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Barren County School District serves a community with a population of 27,772 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Kentucky.
The median household income in Barren County School District is $62,865, with a per capita income of $32,493. The poverty rate is 11.8%.
Barren County School District is 92.9% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 61.2% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Barren County School District, 87.5% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Barren County School District is $188,200, with a median rent of $803. The homeownership rate is 79.7%.
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Data for Barren County School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2100300).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.