Barren County, Kentucky
Total Population: 44,670
County Seat: Glasgow
Median Home Value
$166,900
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$49,171
Across all households
Median Age
40.1 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
23.8%
65 Years and Over
17.9%
Male
48.7%
Female
51.3%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
98.4%
No Health Insurance
8.1%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
86.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
17.8%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.2%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$49,171
Mean Household Income
$69,614
Per Capita Income
$28,422
Unemployment Rate (16+)
4.8%
In Labor Force (19–64)
67.7%
SNAP / Food Stamps
15.0%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$166,900
Median Rent
$784/mo
Total Housing Units
20,107
Owner-Occupied
65.2%
Renter-Occupied
34.8%
Vacancy Rate
10.6%
Married Couple Households
48.5%
Cohabiting Couple Households
9.0%
Male Householder, No Partner
15.7%
Female Householder, No Partner
26.9%
Average Household Size
2.45
Broadband Internet Access
85.0%
Housing Built Since 2010
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 21009.