Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Barlow, KY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

564

Median Agei

32.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.1%531

Black

4.4%25

Two or More

1.4%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.6%14

High School Diploma

45%177

Some College (<1 yr)

9.4%37

Some College (1+ yr)

17%67

Associate's Degree

5.9%23

Bachelor's Degree

4.3%17

Master's Degree

1.3%5

HS or Higher

86.5%

BA or Higher

5.6%

Graduate+

1.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$68,100

Median Renti

$538

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

47.6%127

Renter-Occupied

52.4%140

Total Units

329

Homeownership

47.6%

Vacancy Rate

18.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

33.1%42

$50K–$100K

37.8%48

$100K–$150K

11.8%15

$150K–$200K

13.4%17

$200K–$300K

3.9%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%3

2000–2009

11.2%37

1990–1999

17.9%59

1980–1989

8.8%29

1970–1979

32.5%107

1960–1969

13.7%45

1950–1959

6.4%21

1940–1949

3.3%11

1939 or earlier

5.2%17

Heating Fuel

Electricity

60.7%162

Utility Gas

30.3%81

Bottled/LP Gas

3.7%10

No Fuel

3.7%10

Fuel Oil

1.5%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$27,054

Mean Household Incomei

$38,045

Per Capita Incomei

$19,330

Poverty Ratei

36.9%

Unemploymenti

1.5%

Labor Forcei

200

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

14.2%38

$10K–$15K

15%40

$15K–$20K

5.2%14

$20K–$25K

11.2%30

$25K–$30K

6.4%17

$30K–$35K

9.7%26

$35K–$40K

4.9%13

$40K–$45K

2.6%7

$45K–$50K

7.9%21

$50K–$60K

0.4%1

$60K–$75K

7.5%20

$75K–$100K

6.4%17

$100K–$125K

7.5%20

$125K–$150K

1.1%3

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$211/mo

Programs in this community

Project Based Section 847 homes91% occupied$211/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $27,054/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $8K/yr

89%

Very low income$8K–$14K/yr

11%

Who Receives This Housing

70% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

17% of subsidized households are minority

24% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

19% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

30.5%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

194

Avg. Commutei

20.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

197

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

18(4.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.5%Insured

2.5%Uninsured