About Barren County

Barren is a county in the Bowling Green Metropolitan area. It has a population of 44,511 and a population density of 90, which is 4% below the national average. It has a median age of 40, which is 5 years above the Bowling Green Metro median age and 1 year above the national average.


Barren County has a median home value of $185,945, which is 22% below the Metro average.The average rent of $950 is 29% below the metro average rent and 55% below the national average rent The average household income in Barren County is $48,141 , which is 21% below the Metro average household income and 38% below the national average of household income.

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$185,945Median Home Value
$239,003 Bowling Green Metro Area
$950Median Rent
$1,347 Bowling Green Metro Area
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Barren County's population is made up of 52% married, 24% single, 16% divorced and 8% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 38%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 25%. Homeowners make up 66% of the population in Barren County.

44,511Population
192,191 Bowling Green Metro Area
90Population Density
  • 49% Male
  • 51% Female
40 Median Age
35 Bowling Green Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Barren County is $27,732. The Median Household Income is $48,141

$27,732Income Per Capita
$31,381 Bowling Green Metro Area
$48,141Median Household Income
$60,620 Bowling Green Metro Area
21% Poverty Rate
14% Bowling Green Metro Area
5% Unemployment Rate
4% Bowling Green Metro Area
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Amenities in Barren County
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$185,945Median Home Value
$239,003 Bowling Green Metro Area
$950Median Rent
$1,347 Bowling Green Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Bowling Green Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
34%
Home Owners
66%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Cave City crime index is 57 which is lower than the national average.

57
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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