Barren County, Kentucky Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Barren County, Kentucky
Barren County, Kentucky Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
44,938
Median Age
39.8
Male Median
39.2
Female Median
40.6
Barren County, Kentucky Population Growth

Barren County, Kentucky Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +7.8%%.
+7.8%% Growth
Barren County, Kentucky Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Barren County, Kentucky Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.8 | 44,938 |
| 2023 | 40.1 | 44,670 |
| 2022 | 40.2 | 44,511 |
| 2021 | 40.3 | 44,277 |
| 2020 | 40.4 | 44,026 |
| 2019 | 40.5 | 43,884 |
| 2018 | 40.3 | 43,680 |
| 2017 | 40.3 | 43,418 |
| 2016 | 40.2 | 43,287 |
| 2015 | 40.4 | 42,925 |
| 2014 | 40.1 | 42,691 |
| 2013 | 39.8 | 42,504 |
| 2012 | 39.9 | 42,229 |
| 2011 | 40.2 | 41,961 |
| 2010 | 40.2 | 41,685 |
Barren County, Kentucky Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.2% |
| 5–17 | 17.7% |
| 18–24 | 7.0% |
| 25–34 | 12.6% |
| 35–54 | 25.0% |
| 55–64 | 13.4% |
| 65+ | 18.1% |
Dependency Ratios for Barren County, Kentucky
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 72.5
- Youth Dependency:
- 41.2
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 31.3
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Barren County, Kentucky
The median age in Barren County, Kentucky is 39.8 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Barren County, Kentucky is 44,938.
In Barren County, Kentucky, seniors (ages 65+) make up 18.1% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Barren County, Kentucky has remained stable.