City

Bardwell, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Carlisle County  ·  Kentucky

👥2,572Population
💰$62,250Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂43.7Median Age
🏠$114,200Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓27.5%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.7%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0.5%Other: 5.3%Race
White91.7%
Hispanic0.7%
Black1.5%
Asian0.5%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty18.8% ▲ 88% above avg
College Grads27.5% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.2%)
HS Graduate670 (40.5%)
Some College214 (12.9%)
Associates314 (19%)
Bachelors188 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree267 (16.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 40.5%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 19%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 16.1%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad40.5%
Some College12.9%
Associates19.0%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate16.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.2%Renter: 20.8%Tenure
Owner79.2%
Renter20.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,250 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$114,200 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$633/mo
Total Housing Units1,235
Vacant Units254

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Bardwell, KY

Bardwell is a city in Kentucky, located in Carlisle County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,572 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.7 years.

Economically, Bardwell is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,250 is below the national average. Approximately 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Bardwell is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $114,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $633 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bardwell is moderately educated. 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.72%).

Bardwell, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Bardwell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42023 2,572 $62,250 $114,200 $633 5.0% 27.5% 79.2%