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Barren County, KY: growth, migration and housing
Barren County has 45,641 residents, up 2.5% since 2020 (+0.5% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,038 households moved in and 1,032 moved out (+6 net), bringing in a net $2.9M of income. Median household income is $50,628, the median home $178,000 and median rent $796 a month.
In Kentucky: 50th of 120 counties for 5-year population growth · 71st of 120 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 83rd of 120 counties for median household income · 38th of 120 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Barren County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Warren County, KY | 190 | $8.9M |
| Hart County, KY | 104 | $3.2M |
| Metcalfe County, KY | 91 | $3.2M |
| Allen County, KY | 44 | $2.0M |
| Monroe County, KY | 44 | $1.6M |
| Edmonson County, KY | 27 | $1.3M |
| Jefferson County, KY | 24 | $1.3M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Barren County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Warren County, KY | 204 | $9.2M |
| Hart County, KY | 105 | $3.5M |
| Metcalfe County, KY | 86 | $3.4M |
| Allen County, KY | 41 | $1.9M |
| Monroe County, KY | 39 | $1.8M |
| Jefferson County, KY | 32 | $1.4M |
| Hardin County, KY | 22 | $0.6M |
| Edmonson County, KY | 20 | $0.8M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.