Kentucky Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 44,938 (100%) |
| Population Density | 92 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 23 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $50,628 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,914 |
| Median Home Value | $178,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,283 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,743 (57.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,274 (30.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,266 (11.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 18,017 |
| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
| Family Households | 12,449 (69.1%) |
The table below compares Barren County to the other 120 counties and county equivalents in Kentucky by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 24 | 81st |
| Population Density | # 36 | 71st |
| Median Household Income | # 84 | 31st |
| Per Capita Income | # 58 | 52nd |
| Diversity Index | # 32 | 74th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Kentucky Census Data Comparison Tool.
