Bardwell is a city located in Carlisle County Kentucky. Bardwell has a 2024 population of 684. It is also the county seat of Carlisle County. Bardwell is currently declining at a rate of -0.87% annually and its population has decreased by -3.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 708 in 2020.
The average household income in Bardwell is $52,149 with a poverty rate of 29.48%. The median age in Bardwell is 38.2 years: 39 years for males, and 35.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bardwell was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 721 | 94.13% |
| Two or more races | 22 | 2.87% |
| Black or African American | 20 | 2.61% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 251 | 2.82 | 52.6 | 47.4 |
| Married | 148 | 3.23 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
| Non Family | 64 | 1.67 | 70.3 | 29.7 |
| Female | 28 | 3.64 | 10.7 | 89.3 |
| Male | 11 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
52.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 103 | 19.11% |
| Associates Degree | 61 | 11.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 39 | 7.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 21 | 3.9% |
| High School Graduate | 201 | 37.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18 | 3.34% |
| Some College | 96 | 17.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 504 | 383 | 52 |
| Black | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,219 | $0 | $39,063 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,000 | $32,857 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,500 | $39,375 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,173 | $38,000 | $24,167 |
| Some College | $31,125 | $53,125 | $23,813 |
$33,173
Average Earnings
$38,000
Average Male
$24,167
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.87% of Bardwell residents speak only English, while 1.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 652 | 193 | 29.6% |
| Multiple | 22 | 9 | 40.91% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 4 | 33.33% |
| Other | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 100% |
29.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.71%
Male Poverty Rate
31.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bardwell is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bardwell is White, with 29.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 30.56% |
| Some College | 16.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.35% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 60% |
| Male Unemployed | 40% |
| Female Employed | 19.01% |
| Male Employed | 3.67% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,903 | $52,668 |
| Households | $47,153 | $52,149 |
| Married Families | $50,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,294 | $41,977 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.3%
Male Marriage Rate
57.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
53
Number of Veterans
53
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| Vietnam | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| World War II | 4 |
| Korea | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53 | 9.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.9%
Labor Force Participation
38.2%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.88%
Born in Bardwell
99.87%
Native Born
0.13%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.13%
Naturalized
99.87% of Bardwell residents were born in the United States, with 58.88% having been born in Kentucky. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 654 | -6 | -0.91% |
| 2028 | 660 | -6 | -0.9% |
| 2027 | 666 | -6 | -0.89% |
| 2026 | 672 | -6 | -0.88% |
| 2025 | 678 | -6 | -0.88% |
| 2024 | 684 | -6 | -0.87% |
| 2023 | 690 | -3 | -0.43% |
| 2022 | 693 | -8 | -1.14% |
| 2021 | 701 | -7 | -0.99% |
| 2020 | 708 | 42 | 6.31% |
| 2019 | 666 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 666 | -9 | -1.33% |
| 2017 | 675 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2016 | 676 | -8 | -1.17% |
| 2015 | 684 | -15 | -2.15% |
| 2014 | 699 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2013 | 700 | -12 | -1.69% |
| 2012 | 712 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 712 | -8 | -1.11% |
| 2010 | 720 | 0 | 0% |