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Barlow

Kentucky · 653 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 $41,250. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 10% 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 $77,200. The poverty rate of 22.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
653
−9%since 2000
from 715 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,185 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,298 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+3%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4045136237328421990201020202024Barlow
2024564
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,022
+41%since 2000
from $15,564 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,200
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$627
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.3%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
45.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+21%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(657)
Black4.8%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.3%(95)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(570)
Black5.8%(38)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0.8%(5)
Other2.6%(17)
Diversity Score23.4%(153)
Diversity Score
23
+76%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+13%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.5%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2011
from 46.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.2%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barlow, Kentucky?

Barlow, Kentucky has about 653 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barlow, Kentucky?

The typical household in Barlow, Kentucky earns about $41,250 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 $77,200, and the typical rent is about $627 a month.

How educated are people in Barlow, Kentucky?

About 10.2% 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 22.3% 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 66 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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