Barren County is home to 7,728 Kentucky residents. Over the past ten years, the county has seen a drop in growth of -445.72%, ranking it #2,792 in the US and #110 in Kentucky for population growth.
Based on the counties residents and economy, Barren County, KY is OK for retirees and great for families.
When considering schools and educational attainment, 89.2% of residents over 25 years of age graduated high school and 16.1% completed their bachelor’s degree or higher. The majority of students in Barren County attend public school.
If diversity is essential, Barren County received a F grade in diversity.