Barren County's estimated 2026 population is 45,870 with a growth rate of 0.5% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Barren County is the 23rd largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 42,117 and has seen a growth of 8.91% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.8 years
Female: 40.6 years
Male: 39.2 years
There are 34,208 adults, (8,152 of whom are seniors) in Barren County.
Female: 23,160 (51.5%)
Male: 21,778 (48.5%)
The racial composition of Barren County includes 87.96% White, 3.81% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,527 | 87.96% |
| Two or more races | 2,462 | 5.48% |
| Black or African American | 1,713 | 3.81% |
| Other race | 662 | 1.47% |
| Asian | 416 | 0.93% |
| Native American | 158 | 0.35% |
Barren County's average per capita income is $38,626. Household income levels show a median of $50,628. The poverty rate stands at 19.39%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $78,129 | $98,604 |
| Families | $64,526 | $86,347 |
| Households | $50,628 | $73,460 |
| Non Families | $30,072 | $40,346 |
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