Barbourville, KY is a small town of 3,048 with a population density of 1,121 people per square mile. It is situated in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains where it offers year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, camping, and hiking. The town holds an annual race for charity every spring called Run the Hoot which is a popular local event. There are many local businesses and organizations that contribute to the community such as the Barbourville Public Library, Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, Barbourville City Park and several antique stores. The town also has a number of sporting events including Youth Soccer League and Little League Baseball that draw in sports fans from all over the area.
The population in Barbourville is 3,048. There are 1,149 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Barbourville is 42.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Barbourville is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Barbourville
- 31.8% are married
- 13.3% are divorced
- 24.7% are married with children
- 29.8% have children, but are single
Race in Barbourville
- 94.7% are White
- 2.2% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 1.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander