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Bardwell, KY
City in Carlisle County, Kentucky.
Population
737
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
853
ZIP codes
0
Bardwell and its ZIP codes
Bardwell at a glance
- Bardwell is about 7.4 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $47,784, 25% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $74,200 (64% below Kentucky) and median rent is $683 a month.
Local data for Bardwell, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bardwell, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,784
Poverty rate
25.2%
Median home value
$74,200
Median rent
$683/mo
Homeownership
57.6%
Bachelor's or higher
9.6%
Median age
38.4
Average commute
30.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (89), Irish Americans (79), Mexican Americans (13).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carlisle County. PPP loans are for Bardwell.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,707
1,054 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,307
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$36.5M
FY 2026, $7,567 per person
How people get to work
Bardwell, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.0%
- Carpooled14.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 30.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bardwell, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
651
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
9
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 27°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Bardwell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ArlingtonCity | 5.6 mi | 0.4 |
| BlandvilleCity | 5.6 mi | 0.2 |
| CunninghamCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1 |
| WickliffeCity | 7.7 mi | 1.6 |
| ColumbusCity | 9.2 mi | 0.3 |
| Wyatt, MOCity | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| LovelacevilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Wilson City, MOVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| BarlowCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Fancy FarmCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| LowesCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| La CenterCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| ClintonCity | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| Cairo, ILCity | 15 mi | 7 |
| KevilCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Mound City, ILCity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bardwell, KY in?
- Bardwell is in Carlisle County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Bardwell, KY?
- About 737 people live in Bardwell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bardwell?
- Nearby places include Arlington (5.6 mi), Blandville (5.6 mi), Cunningham (7.3 mi), Wickliffe (7.7 mi), Columbus (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023