Barren County, Kentucky
Barren County: county in Kentucky, United States
About
Barren County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 42,173 and a population density of 33 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 44,300 inhabitants. Its county seat is Glasgow. The county was created 229 years ago in 1796.
County Snapshot
Barren County at a glance
Barren County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
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Kentucky counties
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GlasgowPopulation 14,411
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Quick Facts about Barren County
| Population | 44,300 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| Area | 1272 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 97.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.9656,-85.9337 |
| Named for | The Barrens |
| Altitude | 728 feet / 222 meters |
| Capital | Glasgow |
| Establishment | December 20, 1796 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 11:26:43 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 35 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.8% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 57℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Barren County is located at 36°57'56"N 85°56'1"W (36.9655800, -85.9336600). It has 6 neighbors: Hart County, Allen County, Edmonson County, Metcalfe County, Monroe County and Warren County.
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The largest city of Barren County is Glasgow with a population of 14,411. Other cities include, Cave City population 2,426 and Park City population 559. See all Barren County cities & populated places.
Barren County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Barren County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Glasgow | 14,411 | City in Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Cave City | 2,426 | City in Kentucky |
| Park City | 559 | Human settlement in Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America |
Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 2 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Barren County
Official Website- Glasgow
Demographics
The population of Barren County increased by 4.8% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42,173 | - | census |
| 2011 | 42,321 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 42,607 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 42,937 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 43,034 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 43,546 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 43,763 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 43,746 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 44,115 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 44,249 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 44,300 | 0.12% | estimation process |
People born in Barren County (10)
People born in Barren County, including Kentucky governor Louie B. Nunn, Confederate Army general Joseph Horace Lewis, pianist Beegie Adair, .
More notable people
- Walter Evans (Union United States Army officer, lawyer, politician, United States federal judge) he was born in 18/09/1842
- Asa Lewis (Confederate Army soldier executed for desertion)
- John F. Yancey (American writer) he was born in 01/01/1826
- Nancy Kelsey (American pioneer) she was born in 01/08/1823
- William Burton Walbert (American politician) he was born in 18/05/1886
- Thomas Dudley Wooten (American surgeon) he was born in 06/03/1829
- Nettie Depp (American politician) she was born in 21/11/1874
Kentucky Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 767,452 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
| Fayette County | 324,735 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
| Meads | 288,649 | A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky. |
| Ironville | 288,649 | A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. |
| Lexington | 225,366 | The second most populous city in Kentucky. |
| Kenton County | 167,949 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Boone County | 135,396 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Warren County | 134,510 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Hardin County | 111,309 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Daviess County | 101,978 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Madison County | 94,265 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Campbell County | 94,020 | County in northeastern Wyoming, United States |
| Bullitt County | 82,182 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Christian County | 71,478 | County in Missouri, United States |