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Barlow, KY
City in Ballard County, Kentucky.
Population
564
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,024
ZIP codes
0
Barlow and its ZIP codes
Barlow at a glance
- Barlow is about 8.9 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $27,054, 58% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $68,100 (67% below Kentucky) and median rent is $538 a month.
Local data for Barlow, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Barlow, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$27,054
Poverty rate
36.9%
Median home value
$68,100
Median rent
$538/mo
Homeownership
47.6%
Bachelor's or higher
5.6%
Median age
32.3
Average commute
20.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (59), Irish Americans (43), Italian Americans (9).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ballard County. PPP loans are for Barlow.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,339
1,923 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,514
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$58.4M
FY 2026, $7,558 per person
How people get to work
Barlow, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.2%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.5%
Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Barlow, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
770
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
18
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 26°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Barlow
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| La CenterCity | 4.2 mi | 0.6 |
| WickliffeCity | 6.2 mi | 1.6 |
| Mound City, ILCity | 7 mi | 0.7 |
| Cairo, ILCity | 8.2 mi | 7 |
| BlandvilleCity | 8.5 mi | 0.2 |
| BandanaCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.9 |
| KevilCity | 9 mi | 0.6 |
| Olmsted, ILVillage | 9 mi | 3.4 |
| Mounds, ILCity | 9.7 mi | 1.2 |
| Wyatt, MOCity | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| BardwellCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| LovelacevilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| CunninghamCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| Wilson City, MOVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| New Grand Chain, ILVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| Unity, ILCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Barlow, KY in?
- Barlow is in Ballard County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Barlow, KY?
- About 564 people live in Barlow, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Barlow?
- Nearby places include La Center (4.2 mi), Wickliffe (6.2 mi), Mound City, IL (7 mi), Cairo, IL (8.2 mi), Blandville (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023