Barren County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Barren County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21009
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 009
Geography
- Land Area
- 487.37 sq mi
- Water Area
- 12.64 sq mi
- Total Area
- 500.00 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.962805
- Longitude
- -85.932108
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 44,176
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 33,556
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 42,702 | 96.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,475 | 3.3% |
| White | 39,813 | 90.1% |
| Black | 1,697 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 234 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 23 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 87 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 32,896 | 98.0% |
| Hispanic | 658 | 2.0% |
| White | 30,896 | 92.1% |
| Black | 1,499 | 4.5% |
| Asian | 213 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 240 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 61 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 44,938
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $52,544
- Poverty Rate
- 19.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 8,558
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 39,527 | 88.0% |
| Black | 1,713 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 416 | 0.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 30,223
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 12,727 | 42.1% |
| Republican | 15,133 | 50.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 1,061 | 3.5% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 14,194 | 47.0% |
| Female | 16,029 | 53.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 27,353 | 90.5% |
| Hispanic | 515 | 1.7% |
| Black | 384 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 292 | 1.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 14,211
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 47.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 13,167 | 48.1% |
| Hispanic | 139 | 27.0% |
| Black | 112 | 29.2% |
| Asian | 113 | 38.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 6,659 | 46.9% |
| Female | 7,552 | 47.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 10,176 (32.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,693 (18.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 20,283
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $182,786
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $799
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 7.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.