Barren County , Kentucky
Population: 44,670 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $49,171 Home $166,900 Rent $784/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 44,670 residents, Barren County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Kentucky and neighboring counties alike.
$49,171
Median Income
household
$166,900
Home Value
median
$784/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $49,171 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,422 |
| Poverty Rate | 21.1% |
| Median Home Value | $166,900 |
| Median Gross Rent | $784/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 65.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 34.8% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 44,670 |
| Median Age | 40.1 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 17.8% |
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 67.9 · 68th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
85.43
🌀 Hurricane
45.01
🔥 Wildfire
16.57
❄️ Winter Storm
80.68
🌍 Earthquake
77.35
☀️ Drought
48.92
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