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Bardwell

Kentucky · 714 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 $40,966. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $80,700. The poverty rate of 29.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
714
−11%since 2000
from 799 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
826 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 925 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+4%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6486917357788221990201020202024Bardwell
2024737
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,966
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,406 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,832
+19%since 2000
from $14,976 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,700
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $248 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.1%
−15.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
42.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(632)
Black3.1%(22)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(19)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.3%(16)
Diversity Score19.9%(142)
Diversity Score
20
+42%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+68%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 94.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−20.4 ptssince 2011
from 28.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
34.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 45.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bardwell, Kentucky?

Bardwell, Kentucky has about 714 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bardwell, Kentucky?

The typical household in Bardwell, Kentucky earns about $40,966 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 $80,700, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Bardwell, Kentucky?

About 10.8% 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 29.0% 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 93 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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