Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY

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2022 Population

135,307

1.57% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mitch McConnell

Republican Party

US Senator

Rand Paul

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

33.3

0.604% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

17.2%

2.56% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$63,074

9.46% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$227,300

19.8% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

64,311

0.342% 1-year growth

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In 2022, Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY had a population of 135k people with a median age of 33.3 and a median household income of $63,074. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY grew from 133,216 to 135,307, a 1.57% increase and its median household income grew from $57,625 to $63,074, a 9.46% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.61%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.94%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.48%), and White (Hispanic) (2.6%).

12.4% of the households in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.7% of the residents in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY are Western Kentucky University (4,485 degrees awarded in 2022), Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (2,374 degrees), and PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green (234 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY was $227,300, and the homeownership rate was 56.8%.

Most people in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY was 2 cars per household.

Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY borders Barren River Area Development District (Outer) PUMA, KY.

United States Kentucky

Population & Diversity

Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY is home to a population of 135k people, from which 93.7% are citizens. As of 2022, 8.94% of Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY residents were born outside of the country (12.1k people).

In 2022, there were 8.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (104k people) in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.68k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY are Spanish (4,779 households), Other Languages of Asia (3,292 households), and Serbo-Croatian (1,677 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

68,652

Women

50.8%

66,599

Men

49.2%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 135,251 inhabitants, with 49.2% men, and 50.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

93.7%

2022 Citizenship

94.2%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 93.7% of Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY was 94.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY

White (Non-Hispanic)
104k ± 347
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11.6k ± 556
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
6.68k ± 280

5.66%

Hispanic Population

7.65k people

5.66% of the people in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY are hispanic (7.65k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Myanmar
1,829 ± 1,043 people
Mexico
1,396 ± 913 people
Bosnia and Herzegovina
896 ± 732 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY was Myanmar, the natal country of 1,829 Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY residents, followed by Mexico with 1,396 and Bosnia and Herzegovina with 896.

Foreign-Born Population

8.94%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

12.1k people

8.92%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

11.9k people

As of 2022, 8.94% of Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY residents (12.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY was 8.92%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,779 households (3.77%)
Other Languages of Asia
3,292 households (2.6%)
Serbo-Croatian
1,677 households (1.32%)

12.4% of the households in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY was Spanish. 3.77% of the households in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,201 ± 338
Gulf War (2001-)
1,807 ± 404
Gulf War (1990s)
1,148 ± 294

Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.22 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY employs 64.3k people. The largest industries in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY are Restaurants & Food Services (5,601 people), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (4,217 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,121 people), and the highest paying industries are Car Dealers ($207,432), Employment services ($186,363), and Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($164,895).

Males in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,616. The income inequality in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.472, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,961

Women

47.7%

32,910

Men

52.3%

The workforce of Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY in 2020 was 62,871 people, with 47.7% woman, and 52.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY.

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Occupations

64.3k

2022 Value

0.342%

1 Year growth

± 0.342%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY grew at a rate of 0.342%, from 64.1k employees to 64.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY, are Cashiers (1,828 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,749 people), and Other assemblers and fabricators (1,676 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kentucky (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

64.3k

2022 Value

0.342%

1 Year growth

± 0.342%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY grew at a rate of 0.342%, from 64.1k employees to 64.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,601 people), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (4,217 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,121 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY, though some of these residents may live in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,963

Median earning men ± $2,390

$29,025

Median earning women ± $1,080

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($69,522), Manufacturing ($59,696), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($57,301).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($55,120), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,468), and Manufacturing ($42,341).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.51%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.98M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 2.51% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kentucky.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 62.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.23%).

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing the state of Kentucky. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY. Showing the available data for Kentucky.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.23%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 62.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.23%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kentucky for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kentucky

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Mitch McConnell

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 1985

Rand Paul

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing Kentucky.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kentucky over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kentucky

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kentucky have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY awarded 7,176 degrees. The student population of Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 8,074 male students and 13,536 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY are White (5,884 and 83%), followed by Black or African American (476 and 6.72%), Hispanic or Latino (284 and 4.01%), and Two or More Races (210 and 2.96%).

The largest universities in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY by number of degrees awarded are Western Kentucky University (4,485 and 62.5%), Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (2,374 and 33.1%), and PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green (234 and 3.26%).

The most popular majors in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY are General Business Administration & Management (559 and 7.79%), Registered Nursing (332 and 4.63%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (308 and 4.29%).

The median tuition cost in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY for a public four year colleges is $11,112 for in-state students and $27,072 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 96.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 37.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 21,610 (37.4% men and 62.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 21,610 students enrolled in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY, 37.4% men and 62.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 16,553 records, of which 62.9% were women and 37.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
138 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
170 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
144 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY was General Studies with 138 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Western Kentucky University
4,485 degrees awarded
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College
2,374 degrees awarded
PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green
234 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Western Kentucky University with 4,485 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 3,151 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY, which is 0.783 times less than the 4,025 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,884 degrees mean that there were 12.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 476 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($11,112) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($192) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,078) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.59% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.29% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (29.2k), Some college (25.7k), and Bachelors Degree (20k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY was $227,300 in 2022, which is 0.806 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $189,800 to $227,300, a 19.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY is 56.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY have an average commute time of 20.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY is $63,074. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY was KIPDA Area Development District (Central)--Louisville/Jefferson Co (Northeast) PUMA, KY with a value of $98,721, followed by Northern Kentucky Area Development District (Northwest)--Boone County PUMA, KY and KIPDA Area Development District (Northeast) PUMA, KY, with respective values of $91,697 and $89,800.

Housing

Property

$227,300

Median Property Value 2022

±$5,246

$29,838

Median Property Taxes

±$1,349

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

56.8%

Homeownership

2022

67.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 56.8% of the housing units in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 57.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY was KIPDA Area Development District (Central)--Louisville/Jefferson Co (Northeast) PUMA, KY with a value of $98,721, followed by Northern Kentucky Area Development District (Northwest)--Boone County PUMA, KY and KIPDA Area Development District (Northeast) PUMA, KY, with respective values of $91,697 and $89,800.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$63,074

Median Household Income

± $2,102

52.5k

Number of Households

± 1,988

In 2022, the median household income of the 52.5k households in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY grew to $63,074 from the previous year's value of $57,625.

The following chart displays the households in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.472

2022 Wage GINI in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY

0.481

2021 Wage GINI in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY

In 2022, the income inequality in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.85% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (78.8%)
Carpooled (11.5%)
Worked At Home (5.13%)

In 2022, 78.8% of workers in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.5%) and those who worked at home (5.13%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY have a shorter commute time (20.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.28% of the workforce in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY (22.1k out of 129k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.2% of the population of Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY has health coverage, with 48.5% on employee plans, 21.8% on Medicaid, 10.2% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 1.27% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kentucky see 1551 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.977% increase from the previous year (1536 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1512 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 365 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,551 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kentucky

Primary care physicians in Kentucky see an average of 1,551 patients per year. This represents a 0.977% increase from the previous year (1,536 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Kentucky in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.4% under 18 years, 27% between 18 and 34 years, 34.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.76%

Uninsured

48.5%

Employer Coverage

21.8%

Medicaid

10.2%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

1.27%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY grew by 17.9% from 5.74% to 6.76%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Barren River Area Development District (Central)--Warren County PUMA, KY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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