Barbourville is a city located in Knox County Kentucky. Barbourville has a 2024 population of 3,124. It is also the county seat of Knox County. Barbourville is currently declining at a rate of -0.67% annually and its population has decreased by -2.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,208 in 2020.
The average household income in Barbourville is $49,172 with a poverty rate of 48.91%. The median age in Barbourville is 34.5 years: 34.8 years for males, and 34 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Barbourville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,978 | 93.62% |
| Two or more races | 92 | 2.89% |
| Black or African American | 91 | 2.86% |
| Other race | 20 | 0.63% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,126 | 2.34 | 44.8 | 55.2 |
| Non Family | 663 | 1.3 | 53.4 | 46.6 |
| Married | 259 | 4.24 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
| Female | 182 | 3.46 | 7.1 | 92.9 |
| Male | 22 | 2.14 | 0 | 100 |
3.81
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
44.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 335 | 15.41% |
| Associates Degree | 162 | 7.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 160 | 7.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 326 | 15% |
| High School Graduate | 587 | 27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 192 | 8.83% |
| Some College | 412 | 18.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,038 | 1,570 | 486 |
| 2+ Races | 68 | 52 | 0 |
| Black | 68 | 25 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 77.04%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 23.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,163 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $28,406 |
| Overall | $34,306 | $45,322 | $27,813 |
| Some College | $37,259 | $53,421 | $36,162 |
$34,306
Average Earnings
$45,322
Average Male
$27,813
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.52% of Barbourville residents speak only English, while 1.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,497 | 1,181 | 47.3% |
| Hispanic | 58 | 58 | 100% |
| Multiple | 70 | 43 | 61.43% |
| Black | 40 | 26 | 65% |
| Other | 20 | 20 | 100% |
48.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
50.78%
Male Poverty Rate
47.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Barbourville is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Barbourville is White, with 47.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 61.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 62.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.15% |
| Some College | 23.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 19.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 88.89% |
| Male Employed | 17.05% |
| Female Employed | 15.3% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $69,759 |
| Households | $20,971 | $49,172 |
| Married Families | $124,391 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,588 | $34,579 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.2%
Male Marriage Rate
23.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
98
Number of Veterans
98
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 68 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 57 |
| 75+ | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83 | 3.33% |
| Black | 11 | 12.09% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 5.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
38.7%
Labor Force Participation
37%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.89%
Born in Barbourville
99.62%
Native Born
0.38%
Foreign Born
0.38%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.62% of Barbourville residents were born in the United States, with 75.89% having been born in Kentucky. 0.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,019 | -21 | -0.69% |
| 2028 | 3,040 | -21 | -0.69% |
| 2027 | 3,061 | -21 | -0.68% |
| 2026 | 3,082 | -21 | -0.68% |
| 2025 | 3,103 | -21 | -0.67% |
| 2024 | 3,124 | -21 | -0.67% |
| 2023 | 3,145 | -11 | -0.35% |
| 2022 | 3,156 | -41 | -1.28% |
| 2021 | 3,197 | -11 | -0.34% |
| 2020 | 3,208 | 186 | 6.15% |
| 2019 | 3,022 | -46 | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 3,068 | -27 | -0.87% |
| 2017 | 3,095 | -9 | -0.29% |
| 2016 | 3,104 | -7 | -0.23% |
| 2015 | 3,111 | 13 | 0.42% |
| 2014 | 3,098 | -35 | -1.12% |
| 2013 | 3,133 | -5 | -0.16% |
| 2012 | 3,138 | -31 | -0.98% |
| 2011 | 3,169 | -3 | -0.09% |
| 2010 | 3,172 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,589 | -69 | -1.89% |
| 1990 | 3,658 | 325 | 9.75% |
| 1980 | 3,333 | -216 | -6.09% |
| 1970 | 3,549 | 338 | 10.53% |
| 1960 | 3,211 | 285 | 9.74% |
| 1950 | 2,926 | -93 | -3.08% |