Barren County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21009 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 44,938 | — | #1,103 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $50,628 | -32.6% | #2,738 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.8 years | +2.3% | #2,171 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $178,000 | -36.9% | #1,670 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $796 | -31.6% | #2,129 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.4% | +53.9% | #2,612 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Barren County has a population of 44,938, making it the #1,103 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.8 years, which is 2.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Barren County is $50,628, ranking #2,738 out of 3,222 counties — 32.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.4% and unemployment stands at 4.1%.
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The median home value in Barren County is $178,000 (-36.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $796/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.2%.
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91.5% of residents in Barren County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.2% below the national rate.
About Barren County, Kentucky
Barren County, Kentucky has a total population of 44,938, making it the 1,103rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Barren County is 39.8 years, which is 2.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Barren County is $50,628, which ranks #2,738 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 32.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1%.
The median home value in Barren County is $178,000, 36.9% below the national median. Renters in Barren County pay a median gross rent of $796 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Barren County, 18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.2 min.
Barren County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.4%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.8%).
All data for Barren County, Kentucky comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.