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Barlow

Kentucky · 715 residents · 0.551 sq mi
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Barlow has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,333. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $36,000. Households here earn about 31% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% 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

715
−1%since 1990
from 719 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,298 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 1,305 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.2
−4%since 1990
from 39.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4045136237328421990201020202024Barlow
2024564
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,333
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,565 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,564
+73%since 1990
from $8,984 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.6%
−9.2 ptssince 1990
from 27.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$36,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$354
+68%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $160 in 1990
US average: $602
69.5%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 70.9% in 1990
30.5% rent
1.5
−11%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(712)
Black1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.1%(22)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(657)
Black4.8%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score13.3%(95)
13
+331%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.7%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.8%
+17.5 ptssince 1990
from 54.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.4 min
−28%since 1990
from 24.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Barlow, Kentucky?

Barlow, Kentucky has about 715 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Barlow, Kentucky?

The typical household in Barlow, Kentucky earns about $23,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barlow, Kentucky expensive?

In Barlow, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $36,000, and the typical rent is about $354 a month.

How educated are people in Barlow, Kentucky?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Barlow, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barlow, Kentucky?

About 18.6% of people in Barlow, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barlow, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Barlow, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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