Barbourville, Kentucky
Barbourville: City in Knox County, Kentucky, United States
About
Barbourville is a city located in the county of Knox in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,165 and a population density of 454 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,974 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Barbourville
| Population | 2,974 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| County | Knox County |
| Different from | Barboursville |
| Postal code | 40906 |
| Phone Area Codes | 606 |
| Area | 6.97 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.8665,-83.8888 |
| Altitude | 981 feet / 299 meters |
| Capital city | Barbourville is capital of Knox County |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 04:42:16 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 427 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.42% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 53℉ Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Barbourville is located at 36°51'59"N 83°53'20"W (36.8664800, -83.8888100).
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Barbourville decreased by 6.42% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,165 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,169 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,138 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,134 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,098 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,111 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,104 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,086 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,060 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,033 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,974 | -1.98% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,858 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,648 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,404 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,699 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 12.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.6% |
| White only, percent : | 91.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 0.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 91.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 491 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.3% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $103,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $911 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $326 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $559 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,689 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.42 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 80.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 62.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 83.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.3% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 84,897 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 384,860 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 182,638 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $26,898 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $31,221 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $19,794 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 26.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 844 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 526 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 244 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 779 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 111 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 673 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 617.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 10.85 |
Best Things to Do in Barbourville
1Thompson Park and RV Camping
603 S Main St, Barbourville, KY 40906, United States View details
Phone: +16065466197 | Website available
2Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site
4929 State Hwy 459, Barbourville, KY 40906, United States View details
Phone: +16065464400 | Website available
Where to Eat in Barbourville
1Burger King
1082 S Us, US-25 E, Barbourville, KY 40906, United States View details
Phone: +16065468221 | Website available
2KFC
1484 U.S, US-25 E, Barbourville, KY 40906, United States View details
Phone: +16065469679 | Website available
3Subway
211 Knox St, Barbourville, KY 40906, United States View details
Phone: +16065464639 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Barbourville
1US Rural Development
209 N US Highway 25 E, Barbourville, KY 40906, United States View details
Phone: +16065463373 | Website available
People born in Barbourville (8)
People born in Barbourville, including politician James S. Golden, U.S. Representative George Madison Adams, lawyer, member and functionary of the United States Congress Green Adams, .
More notable people
- John M. Robsion, Jr. (American politician (1904-1990)) he was born in 28/08/1904
- William A. Stanfill (American politician (1892-1971)) he was born in 16/01/1892
- Kenneth H. Tuggle (American politician) he was born in 12/06/1904
- William Pitt Ballinger (American lawyer) he was born in 25/09/1825
- Virgil Moore he was born in 04/12/1933
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Barbourville, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157863 | Union College | Barbourville (KY) | 40906-1499 |
Closest post offices linked to Barbourville.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Barbourvill Post Office | Barbourville (KY) | 40906 |
Other cities in Knox County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Knox County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | 2,986 | City in Webster County, Kentucky, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Barbourville distances to largest Kentucky cities