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Bardwell

Kentucky · 723 residents · 0.864 sq mi
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Bardwell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,143. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $47,600. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 59% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
723
−10%since 2000
from 799 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
837 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 925 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.2
+19%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6486917357788221990201020202024Bardwell
2024737
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,143
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,406 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,680
+5%since 2000
from $14,976 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction22.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information2.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$258
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $248 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.2%
−40.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
36.3% rent
Vacancy rate
26.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+53%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(741)
Black3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score14%(112)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(673)
Black2.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(24)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.7%(99)
Diversity Score
14
−2%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+59%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 94.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
10.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.5%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.0%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bardwell, Kentucky?

Bardwell, Kentucky has about 723 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bardwell, Kentucky?

The typical household in Bardwell, Kentucky earns about $17,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bardwell, Kentucky expensive?

In Bardwell, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $47,600, and the typical rent is about $258 a month.

How educated are people in Bardwell, Kentucky?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bardwell, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bardwell, Kentucky?

About 31.8% of people in Bardwell, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bardwell, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Bardwell, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 84 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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