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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Barbourville

Kentucky · 3,589 residents · 2.655 sq mi
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Barbourville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,297. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $69,400. The poverty rate of 38.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,589
+4%since 1990
from 3,465 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,352 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 1,305 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.1
−8%since 1990
from 36.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Barbourville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$13,297
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,098 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,485
−12%since 1990
from $13,084 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
38.0%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 38.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,400
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$286
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $236 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
42.7%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 46.8% in 1990
57.3% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+37%since 1990
from 3.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(3,343)
Black3.5%(122)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score8.8%(306)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(3,375)
Black3.2%(116)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(21)
Asian0.3%(9)
Diversity Score10%(359)
Diversity Score
10
+13%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 15.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.2%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 54.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
8.3%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.8 min
−27%since 1990
from 17.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barbourville, Kentucky?

Barbourville, Kentucky has about 3,589 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Barbourville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Barbourville, Kentucky earns about $13,297 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barbourville, Kentucky expensive?

In Barbourville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $69,400, and the typical rent is about $286 a month.

How educated are people in Barbourville, Kentucky?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Barbourville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barbourville, Kentucky?

About 38.0% of people in Barbourville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barbourville, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Barbourville, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 124 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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