Barren County, KY — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
44,670
Male
21,774
48.7%
Female
22,896
51.3%
Median Age
40.1 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.5
Foreign Born
2.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher12.3%
High School or Higher41.9%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
4.5%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
9.3%
Married
43.2%
Barren County, KY has a population of 44,670 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 40.1 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 88.8% of the population. 12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 2.5% of residents are foreign-born.