Barren County, Kentucky

Total Population: 44,670

County Seat: Glasgow

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)88.1%
Hispanic or Latino4.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)3.6%
Two or More Races2.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Other Race0.4%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

86.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

17.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 21009.