Barren County, Kentucky
Barren County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 42,173.[1] Its county seat is Glasgow.[2]
Barren County | |
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 Barren County Courthouse in Glasgow | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky | |
 Kentucky's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 36°58′N 85°56′W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| Founded | 1798 |
| Named for | The Barrens, a region of grassland in Kentucky |
| Seat | Glasgow |
| Largest city | Glasgow |
| Area | |
| • Total | 500 sq mi (1,000 km2) |
| • Land | 488 sq mi (1,260 km2) |
| • Water | 12 sq mi (30 km2) 2.5%% |
| Population | |
| • Estimate (2018) | 44,176 |
| • Density | 87/sq mi (34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Website | www |
References
- "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 6, 2011. Retrieved March 5, 2014.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2012-07-12. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
Municipalities and communities of Barren County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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| Cities | Location of Barren County, Kentucky | |
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