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Barbourville

Kentucky · 3,165 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 $20,195. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,200. The poverty rate of 33.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,165
−12%since 2000
from 3,589 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,192 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,352 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.4
+1%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Barbourville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,195
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,297 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,593
+1%since 2000
from $11,485 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 38.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.533
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,200
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$443
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $286 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
22.2%
−20.5 ptssince 2000
from 42.7% in 2000
60.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
−18%since 2000
from 5.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(3,375)
Black3.2%(116)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(21)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score10%(359)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(2,903)
Black5.1%(160)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(38)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0.9%(28)
Diversity Score17.4%(551)
Diversity Score
17
+74%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.9 min
+1%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.7%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.9%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barbourville, Kentucky?

Barbourville, Kentucky has about 3,165 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barbourville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Barbourville, Kentucky earns about $20,195 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 $86,200, and the typical rent is about $443 a month.

How educated are people in Barbourville, Kentucky?

About 14.8% 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 33.9% of people in Barbourville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barbourville, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Barbourville, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 300 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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