Barren County's estimated 2026 population is 46,563 with a growth rate of 1.04% 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 10.56% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Barren County includes 88.81% White, 3.7% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (88.81%)
Two or more races (5.05%)
Black or African American (3.7%)
Other race (1.27%)
Asian (0.78%)
Native American (0.39%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,673 | 88.81% |
| Two or more races | 2,255 | 5.05% |
| Black or African American | 1,652 | 3.7% |
| Other race | 566 | 1.27% |
| Asian | 348 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 176 | 0.39% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Barren County's average per capita income is $37,272. Household income levels show a median of $49,171. The poverty rate stands at 21.05%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $76,644 | $95,723 |
| Families | $61,990 | $83,026 |
| Households | $49,171 | $69,614 |
| Non Families | $27,946 | $37,714 |
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