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Barbourmeade

Kentucky · 1,241 residents (2025 est.) · 0.395 sq mi
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Barbourmeade is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $384,900. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 83% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,247
−1%since 2000
from 1,260 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,157 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 3,190 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
−8%since 2000
from 47.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,241 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Barbourmeade
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,875
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,711 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,229
+74%since 2000
from $32,865 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+23%since 2010
from 0.353 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$384,900
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $166,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 97.6% in 2000
4.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+42%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(1,206)
Black2.2%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(8)
Asian0.8%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(113)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(1,057)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(107)
Asian1.2%(15)
Other4.9%(61)
Diversity Score33.9%(423)
Diversity Score
34
+280%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 97.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+79%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.8%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 10.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−94.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2017
from 89.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barbourmeade, Kentucky?

Barbourmeade, Kentucky has about 1,247 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barbourmeade, Kentucky?

The typical household in Barbourmeade, Kentucky earns about $116,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barbourmeade, Kentucky expensive?

In Barbourmeade, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $384,900.

How educated are people in Barbourmeade, Kentucky?

About 66.6% of adults age 25 and over in Barbourmeade, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barbourmeade, Kentucky?

About 12.0% of people in Barbourmeade, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barbourmeade, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Barbourmeade, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 155 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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