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Barbourville

Kentucky · 3,222 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 $35,357. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $158,000. The poverty rate of 28.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,222
−10%since 2000
from 3,589 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,214 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,352 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+16%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Barbourville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,357
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,297 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,688
+115%since 2000
from $11,485 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 38.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,000
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$632
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $286 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
39.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 42.7% in 2000
60.5% rent
Afford Score
4.5
−14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(2,943)
Black3.4%(111)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(50)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other2.2%(72)
Diversity Score18.2%(587)
Diversity Score
18
+82%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.5%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
+14%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
26.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 16.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 45.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.7%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.6%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barbourville, Kentucky?

Barbourville, Kentucky has about 3,222 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barbourville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Barbourville, Kentucky earns about $35,357 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 $158,000, and the typical rent is about $632 a month.

How educated are people in Barbourville, Kentucky?

About 28.7% 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 28.5% 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 243 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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