Barren County, KY in Profile
Part of: Glasgow KY, Micropolitan Area |  |
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 | Barren County is one of about 3,141 counties and county equivalents in the United States. It has 491.0 sq. miles in land area and a population density of 85.9 per square mile. In the last three decades of the 1900s its population grew by 32.6%. On the most recent census form, 98.3% of the population reported only one race, with 3.9% of these reporting African-American. The population of this county is 2.6% Hispanic (of any race). The average household size is 2.40 persons compared to an average family size of 2.90 persons. In 2010 manufacturing was the largest of 20 major sectors. It had an average wage per job of $40,464. Per capita income grew by 0.9% between 1999 and 2009 (adjusted for inflation). |
People & Income Overview
(By Place of Residence) | Value | Rank in U.S. | Industry Overview (2010)
(By Place of Work) | Value | Rank in U.S. | | Population (2010 Census Count) | 42,173 | 1124 | Covered Employment | 15,826 | 1016 | | Growth (%) since 1990 | 24.0% | 899 | Avg wage per job | $32,045 | 1676 | | Households (2010) | 16,999 | 1105 | Manufacturing - % all jobs in County | 23.0% | 368 | | Labor Force (persons) (2010) | 19,195 | 1182 | Avg wage per job | $40,464 | 1438 | | Unemployment Rate (2010) | 12.0 | 517 | Transportation & Warehousing - % all jobs in County | 0.5% | 2804 | | Per Capita Personal Income (2009) | $27,366 | 2505 | Avg wage per job | $44,063 | 873 | | Median Household Income (2009) | $35,993 | 2286 | Health Care, Social Assist. - % all jobs in County | 14.0% | 746 | | Poverty Rate (2009) | 19.7 | 781 | Avg wage per job | $41,165 | 557 | | H.S. Diploma or More - % of Adults 25+ (2010 ACS 5yr) | 77.0 | 2,483 | Finance and Insurance - % all jobs in County | 2.3% | 1696 | | Bachelor's Deg. or More - % of Adults 25+ (2010 ACS 5yr) | 15.0 | 2,000 | Avg wage per job | $38,091 | 1564 |
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| Population Over Time | Number | Rank in U.S. | Percent of U.S. | U.S. | | 2010 | 42,173 | 1124 | 0.01% | 308,745,538 | | 2000 | 38,033 | 1164 | 0.01% | 281,421,906 | | 1990 | 34,001 | 1163 | 0.01% | 248,790,925 | | 1980 | 34,009 | 1119 | 0.02% | 226,542,250 | | 1970 | 28,677 | 1111 | 0.01% | 203,302,037 | | 1990 to 2000 % change | 11.9% | 1218 | | 13.1% | | 1980 to 2000 % change | 11.8% | 1462 | | 24.2% | | 1970 to 2000 % change | 32.6% | 1287 | | 38.4% |
Source: US Census Bureau |
| Components of Population Change in 2008/2009 | Number | Rank in U.S. | Percent of U.S. | U.S. | | Net Domestic Migration (chg 2008/2009) | 193 | 576 | | | | Net International Migration (chg 2008/2009) | 26 | 1166 | <0.01% | 854,905 | | Natural Increase (births minus deaths) | 117 | 1146 | 0.01% | 1,776,800 | | Births | 570 | 1081 | 0.01% | 4,262,897 | | Deaths | 453 | 1017 | 0.02% | 2,486,097 |
Source: US Census Bureau |
| Population Estimates by Age in 2010 | Number | Rank in U.S. | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in U.S. | | Preschool (0 to 4) | 2,756 | 1083 | 6.5% | 6.5% | | School Age (5 to 17) | 7,460 | 1090 | 17.7% | 17.5% | | College Age (18 to 24) | 3,239 | 1245 | 7.7% | 9.9% | | Young Adult (25 to 44) | 10,622 | 1078 | 25.2% | 26.6% | | Older Adult(45 to 64) | 11,596 | 1125 | 27.5% | 26.4% | | Older (65 plus) | 6,500 | 1078 | 15.4% | 13.0% | | Median Age | 39.7 | 1762 | | Median Age = 37.2 |
Sources: US Census Bureau; Median age calculated by the IBRC. |
| Population Estimates by Race and Hispanic Origin in 2010 | Number | Rank in U.S. | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in U.S. | | American Ind. or Alaskan Native Alone | 89 | 1839 | 0.2% | 0.9% | | Asian Alone | 183 | 1315 | 0.4% | 4.8% | | Black Alone | 1,630 | 1279 | 3.9% | 12.6% | | Native Hawaiian and Other Pac. Isl. Alone | 33 | 799 | 0.1% | 0.2% | | White Alone | 38,997 | 1045 | 92.5% | 72.4% | | Two or More Race Groups | 697 | 1161 | 1.7% | 2.9% | | Hispanic or Latino (can be of any race) | | Non-Hispanic or Latino | 41,063 | 1086 | 97.4% | 83.7% | | Hispanic or Latino | 1,110 | 1444 | 2.6% | 16.3% |
Source: US Census Bureau |
Hispanic or Latino Population in 2010
(can be of any race) | Number | Rank in U.S. | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in U.S. | | Hispanic | 1,110 | 1522 | 2.6% | 16.3% | | Mexican | 624 | 1524 | 1.5% | 10.3% | | Cuban | 21 | 1274 | 0.0% | 0.6% | | Puerto Rican | 78 | 1256 | 0.2% | 1.5% | | Other | 387 | 1153 | 0.9% | 4.0% | | White, Not Hispanic (reporting white alone) | 38,597 | 1018 | 91.5% | 63.7% |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 5 Year Estimates |
| Households in 2010 | Number | Rank in U.S. | Pct All Hhlds
in County | Pct All Hhlds
in U.S. | | Total Households | 16,999 | 1105 | 100.0% | 100.0% | | Family Households | 11,713 | 1108 | 68.9% | 66.4% | | Married with Children | 3,333 | 1077 | 19.6% | 20.2% | | Married without Children | 5,636 | 1074 | 33.2% | 28.2% | | Single Parents | 1,619 | 1095 | 9.5% | 9.6% | | Other | 1,125 | 1249 | 6.6% | 8.5% | | Non-family Households | 5,286 | 1104 | 31.1% | 33.6% | | Living Alone | 4,558 | 1071 | 26.8% | 26.7% | | Average Household Size | 2.40 | 1636 | | | | Average Family Household Size | 2.90 | 1783 | | |
Source: US Census Bureau/font> |
| Housing Units in 2010 | Number | Rank in U.S. | Pct All HU
in County | Pct All HU
in U.S. | | 2009 Housing Units (Census Estimate) | 18,515 | 1144 | | | | Total Housing Units | 19,188 | 1162 | 100.0% | 100.0% | | Occupied | 16,999 | 1105 | 88.6% | 88.6% | | Owner Occupied | 11,550 | 1163 | 60.2% | 57.7% | | Renter Occupied | 5,449 | 985 | 28.4% | 30.9% | | Vacant | 2,189 | 1358 | 11.4% | 11.4% | | For seasonal or recreational use | 487 | 1354 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
Source: US Census Bureau |
| Residential Building Permits in 2010 | Units | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in U.S. | Cost ($000) | | Total Permits Filed | 156 | 100.0% | 100.0% | $26,600 | | Single Family | 152 | 97.4% | 74.0% | $26,398 | | Two Family | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% | $0 | | Three & Four Family | 4 | 2.6% | 1.8% | $202 | | Five Families and More | 0 | 0.0% | 22.4% | $0 |
Source: US Census Bureau |
| Median Income | Number | Rank in U.S. | Percent of U.S. | | Median household income in 2009 | $35,993 | 2286 | 71.7% | | Median household income in 2000 (adj. for inflation) | $40,438 | 1982 | 77.3% | | 5-year percent change 2000 to 2009 | -11.0% | 2496 | |
Source: US Census Bureau |
| Per Capita Personal Income | Number | Rank in U.S. | Percent of U.S. | | Per capita income - 2009 | $27,366 | 2505 | 69.0% | | Per capita income - 1999 (adj. for inflation) | $27,118 | 1721 | 74.3% | | Per capita income - 1989 (adj. for inflation) | $22,995 | 1928 | 72.2% | | Per capita income - 1979 (adj. for inflation) | $18,806 | 2382 | 69.6% | | 10-year % change | 0.9% | 2771 | | | 20-year % change | 19.0% | 2481 | | | 30-year % change | 45.5% | 1680 | |
Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis |
| Personal Income in 2009 ($000) | Number | 5-Year % Change (adj*) | Rank in % Change | | Total Earnings by Place of Work | $741,467 | -8.1% | 2686 | | Minus: Contributions for government social insurance | $89,573 | -1.8% | 2676 | | Personal contributions for government social insurance | $48,377 | 2.7% | 2638 | | Employer contributions for government social insurance | $41,196 | -6.5% | 2666 | | Plus: Adjustment for residence | -$15,264 | -61.2% | 2906 | | Equals: Net Earnings by Place of Residence | $636,630 | -5.8% | 2570 | | Plus: Dividends, rent, interest | $184,933 | 22.2% | 1274 | | Plus: Transfer payments | $320,896 | 38.3% | 733 | | Equals: Personal Income by Place of Residence | $1,142,459 | 7.9% | 2102 |
Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis (*adj = Adjusted for Inflation) |
| Poverty Estimates | Number | Rank in U.S. | 5-Year % Change | Rank in % Change | Poverty rate in 2009
In 2000 | 19.7
14.4 | 781
1105 | --
36.8% | --
819 | Poverty rate for children under 18 in 2009
In 2000 | 28.2
21.0 | 799
1060 | --
34.3% | --
1014 |
Source: US Census Bureau |
| Labor Force Annual Averages in 2010 | Number | % of U.S. | U.S. | Rank in U.S. | Total Labor Force
5-year % change
10-year % change | 19,195
-0.5%
-0.3% | 0.01%
-
- | 153,889,000
3.1%
7.9% | 1182
1950
2014 | Employed
5-year % change
10-year % change | 16,884
-7.3%
-8.0% | 0.01%
-
- | 139,064,000
-1.9%
1.6% | 1209
2412
2278 | Unemployed
5-year % change
10-year % change | 2,311
116.4%
156.5% | 0.02%
-
- | 14,825,000
95.3%
160.5% | 972
459
1068 | Unemployment Rate
5-year % change
10-year % change | 12.0
118.2%
155.3% | 125.00%
-
- | 9.6
88.2%
140.0% | 517
410
948 |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Educational Attainment: ACS 2005-2010 | Number | Percent of Population 25+ | Rank of % in U.S. | U.S. % of Population 25+ | | Total Population 25 and Older | 28,523 | 100.0% | | 100.0% | | Less Than 9th Grade | 3,600 | 12.6% | 336 | 6.2% | | 9th to 12th, No Diploma | 2,969 | 10.4% | 1,435 | 8.7% | | High School Graduate (incl. equiv.) | 11,548 | 40.5% | 783 | 29.0% | | Some College, No Degree | 4,439 | 15.6% | 2,861 | 20.6% | | Associate Degree | 1,682 | 5.9% | 2,353 | 7.5% | | Bachelor's Degree | 2,537 | 8.9% | 2,375 | 17.6% | | Graduate, Professional or Doctorate Degree | 1,748 | 6.1% | 1,236 | 10.3% |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2005-2009 5-Year Estimates |
| Educational Attainment: Census 2000 | Number | Percent of Population 25+ | Rank of % in U.S. | U.S. % of Population 25+ | | Total Population 25 and Older | 25,751 | 100.0% | | 100.0% | | Less Than 9th Grade | 4,198 | 16.3% | 257 | 7.5% | | 9th to 12th, No Diploma | 3,667 | 14.2% | 1,325 | 12.1% | | High School Graduate (incl. equiv.) | 10,399 | 40.4% | 561 | 28.6% | | Some College, No Degree | 3,724 | 14.5% | 2,887 | 21.0% | | Associate Degree | 908 | 3.5% | 2,667 | 6.3% | | Bachelor's Degree | 1,649 | 6.4% | 2,693 | 15.5% | | Graduate or Professional Degree | 1,206 | 4.7% | 1,447 | 8.9% |
Source: US Census Bureau |
| Workers Living in County in 2000 | Number | Rank in U.S. | Pct Dist.
in County | Rank of
Pct Dist. | | Total | 17,206 | 1,132 | 100.0% | | | Working in County | 13,790 | 984 | 80.1% | 893 | | Working Elsewhere | 3,416 | 1,506 | 19.9% | 2,246 |
Source: US Census Bureau (Includes only domestic commuting for workers over 16 years old.) |
| People Working in County in 2000 | Number | Rank in U.S. | Pct Dist.
in County | Rank of
Pct Dist. | | Total | 18,897 | 946 | 100.0% | | | Living in County | 13,790 | 984 | 73.0% | 2,133 | | Living Elsewhere | 5,107 | 869 | 27.0% | 998 |
Source: US Census Bureau (Includes only domestic commuting for workers over 16 years old.) |
| Commuting Flows in 2000 | Number | Rank in U.S. | Pct Dist. | | Gross Flow (Living Elsewhere + Working Elsewhere) | 8,523 | 1,147 | 100% | | Net Flow (Living Elsewhere - Working Elsewhere) | 1,691 | 397 | | | Largest Single Inflow : Metcalfe County, KY | 1,286 | | 15.1% | | Largest Single Outflow :Warren County, KY | 1,281 | | 15.0% |
Source: US Census Bureau (Includes only domestic commuting for workers over 16 years old.) |
| Annual Covered Employment and Wages Over Time (NAICS) | Establishments | Jobs | Average Wage
Per Job (*adj) | Rank in
U.S. | Pct of U.S.
Avg Wage | | 2010 | 997 | 15,826 | $32,045 | 1,722 | 68.6% | | 2009 | 975 | 15,737 | $31,766 | 1,721 | 68.6% | | 2008 | 993 | 17,249 | $30,897 | 1,833 | 67.0% | | 2007 | 1,014 | 17,623 | $30,880 | 1,875 | 66.0% | | 2006 | 988 | 17,616 | $31,308 | 1,674 | 68.1% | | 2005 | 954 | 17,591 | $31,462 | 1,580 | 69.3% | | 2004 | 970 | 17,751 | $31,510 | 1,604 | 69.4% | | 2003 | 973 | 17,359 | $31,447 | 1,525 | 70.3% | | 2002 | 1,009 | 17,379 | $31,363 | 1,515 | 70.4% | | 2001 | 1,017 | 17,381 | $30,745 | 1,570 | 68.9% | | 2000 | 1,021 | 17,824 | $30,681 | 1,512 | 68.6% | | 10-Year Change | -24 | -1,998 | $1,364 | | | | 10-Year Percent Change | -2.4% | -11.2% | 4.4% | | |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics(BLS)
*adj = Adjusted for Inflation; D = Non-Discloseable Data; N/A = Not Available; Note: Average wage may not match published numbers due to rounding.Annual Industry Distribution of Jobs
and Avg. Wage in 2010 (NAICS) | Establishments | Jobs | Pct Dist.
in County | Annual Average Wage
Per Job | Rank in
U.S. | | Total Covered Employment and Wages | 997 | 15,826 | 100.0% | $32,045 | 1,676 | | Private | 925 | 13,426 | 84.8% | $31,989 | 1,456 | | Agri., forestry, hunting | 8 | 61 | 0.4% | $29,720 | 632 | | Mining | 10 | 29 | 0.2% | $35,633 | 1,028 | | Construction | 80 | 606 | 3.8% | $36,167 | 1,523 | | Manufacturing | 45 | 3,645 | 23.0% | $40,464 | 1,438 | | Wholesale trade | 56 | 433 | 2.7% | $34,655 | 1,950 | | Retail trade | 178 | 2,453 | 15.5% | $23,969 | 746 | | Transportation, warehousing | 32 | 73 | 0.5% | $44,063 | 873 | | Utilities | 10 | 126 | 0.8% | $48,695 | 1,189 | | Information | 15 | 274 | 1.7% | $37,750 | 1,173 | | Finance and Insurance | 65 | 363 | 2.3% | $38,091 | 1,564 | | Real Estate, rental, leasing | 24 | 77 | 0.5% | $23,364 | 1,552 | | Professional, technical services | 70 | 13 | 0.1% | $58,475 | 466 | | Mgmt. of companies, enterprises | 4 | D | D | D | N/A | | Administrative, waste services | 36 | 363 | 2.3% | $20,112 | 1,832 | | Educational services | 9 | 17 | 0.1% | $18,295 | 1,756 | | Health care, social assistance | 101 | 2,215 | 14.0% | $41,165 | 557 | | Arts, entertainment, recreation | 25 | 268 | 1.7% | $10,317 | 2,094 | | Accommodation and food services | 82 | 1,555 | 9.8% | $12,694 | 1,115 | | Other services, exc. public admin. | 106 | 304 | 1.9% | $17,776 | 2,405 | | Public administration | 42 | 438 | 2.8% | $27,897 | 2,416 |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics(BLS)
D = Not shown to avoid disclosure of confidential information.
N/A = This item is not available.
Note: Average wage may not match published numbers due to rounding. |
BEA Major Sectors (NAICS)
in 2009 (by place of work) | Earnings ($000) | Avg Earnings
Per Job | Rank in U.S. | Jobs | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in U.S. | | | Total by place of work | $741,467 | $30,322 | 2,380 | 24,453 | 100.0% | 100.0% | | | Wage and Salary | $524,392 | $30,934 | 1,951 | 16,952 | 69.3% | 78.7% | | | Proprietors | $79,069 | $10,541 | 2,615 | 7,501 | 30.7% | 21.3% | | | Farm | $9,675 | $5,034 | 1,743 | 1,922 | 7.9% | 1.1% | | | Nonfarm | $69,394 | $12,438 | 2,444 | 5,579 | 22.8% | 20.2% | | | Farm | $14,372 | $6,605 | 2,067 | 2,176 | 8.9% | 1.5% | | | Nonfarm | $727,095 | $32,639 | 2,053 | 22,277 | 91.1% | 98.5% | | | Private | $614,296 | $31,119 | 1,726 | 19,740 | 80.7% | 84.3% | | | Forestry, fishing, etc. * | D | N/A | N/A | D | D | 0.5% | | 21 | Mining | $4,815 | $24,318 | 934 | 198 | 0.8% | 0.8% | | 22 | Utilities | D | N/A | N/A | D | D | 0.3% | | 23 | Construction | $44,343 | $28,262 | 1,738 | 1,569 | 6.4% | 5.5% | | 31-33 | Manufacturing | $177,652 | $48,619 | 1,476 | 3,654 | 14.9% | 7.1% | | 42 | Wholesale Trade | $21,975 | $41,384 | 1,699 | 531 | 2.2% | 3.5% | | 44-45 | Retail Trade | $74,442 | $23,395 | 1,486 | 3,182 | 13.0% | 10.2% | | 48 49 | Trans. and warehousing | D | N/A | N/A | D | D | 3.2% | | 51 | Information | $13,438 | $44,204 | 856 | 304 | 1.2% | 1.9% | | 52 | Finance and insurance | $18,802 | $28,402 | 1,680 | 662 | 2.7% | 5.4% | | 53 | Real Estate and rental and leasing | $4,312 | $7,092 | 1,949 | 608 | 2.5% | 4.3% | | 54 | Professional, technical services | $27,271 | $37,929 | 913 | 719 | 2.9% | 6.8% | | 55 | Management of companies, enterprises | D | N/A | N/A | D | D | 1.1% | | 56 | Administrative and waste services | D | N/A | N/A | D | D | 5.7% | | 61 | Educational services | $2,021 | $14,970 | 1,147 | 135 | 0.6% | 2.3% | | 62 | Health care, social assistance | $114,705 | $44,151 | 660 | 2,598 | 10.6% | 10.8% | | 71 | Arts, entertainment, and recreation | $3,448 | $9,269 | 1,403 | 372 | 1.5% | 2.2% | | 72 | Accommodation and food services | $26,738 | $15,393 | 1,120 | 1,737 | 7.1% | 6.9% | | 81 | Other services, exc. public admin. | $29,738 | $21,348 | 2,513 | 1,393 | 5.7% | 5.7% | | NA | Gov. and gov. enterprises | $112,799 | $44,462 | 2,011 | 2,537 | 10.4% | 14.2% |
Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis(BEA)
D = Not shown to avoid disclosure of confidential information, but the estimates for this item are included in the totals.
L = Less than 10 jobs, but the estimates for this item are included in the totals.
N/A = Not available or not applicable.
* = "Other" consists of the number of jobs held by U.S. residents employed by international organizations and foreign embassies and consulates in the United States. |