Statistics for Barren County
Latest official figures for Barren County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 45,641 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 39.8 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 550 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 640 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 12.08 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 14.06 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 4.3 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 15.7 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 50,628 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 1,871.2 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 3.1 % | 2024 |