Geography

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,295 km² (500 mi²). 1,272 km² (491 mi²) of it is land and 23 km² (9 mi²) of it (1.79%) is water.

Barren River Lake is located in the southern part of the county, forming part of its boundary with Allen County. Barren River Lake State Resort Park is located primarily within Barren County, along the lake's shoreline.

Adjacent counties

• Hart County (north)
• Metcalfe County (east)
• Monroe County (southeast)
• Allen County (southwest)
• Warren County (west)
• Edmonson County (northwest)

Demographics

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2000 38,033
1990 34,001
1980 34,009
1970 28,677
1960 28,303
1950 28,461
1940 27,559
1930 25,844
1920 25,356
1910 25,293
1900 23,197
1890 21,490
1880 22,321
1870 17,780
1860 16,665
1850 20,240
1840 17,288
1830 15,079
1820 10,328
1810 11,286
1800 4,784

'''Barren County Population by year

As of the census² of 2000, there were 38,033 people, 15,346 households, and 10,941 families residing in the county. The population density was 30/km² (78/mi²). There were 17,095 housing units at an average density of 13/km² (35/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.30% White, 4.09% Black or African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. 0.93% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 15,346 households out of which 31.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.30% were married couples living together, 9.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.70% were non-families. 25.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the county the population was spread out with 24.20% under the age of 18, 8.20% from 18 to 24, 28.80% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 15.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 92.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $31,240, and the median income for a family was $37,231. Males had a median income of $29,860 versus $21,208 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,816. About 11.80% of families and 15.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.30% of those under age 18 and 19.10% of those age 65 or over.

Cities and towns

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• Cave City
• Eighty Eight
• Glasgow
• Hiseville
• Park City

See also

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• Dry county

Barren County, Kentucky | Kentucky counties

Barren County | Condado de Barren