Barbourville
City in Knox County, Kentucky
Barbourville is a city in Knox County, Kentucky, with 3,222 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 981 ft (299 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Artemus, 2.8 miles SE.
- 3,222residents (2020 Census)
- 981 ftelevation · 299 m
- 2.7 sq miland area · 6.9 km²
- 1,212 / sq mipopulation density
- 40906ZIP code
About Barbourville
Barbourville is a home rule-class city in Knox County, Kentucky, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, Barbourville had a population of 3,222. It is the county seat of Knox County. The city was formally established by the state assembly in 1812. It was incorporated in 1854 and then reincorporated in 1856.
Union Commonwealth University and the Appalachian Children's Home are located in Barbourville.
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Living in Barbourville
- Median household income
- $22,046
- Median home value
- $182,400
- Median rent
- $702/mo
- Median age
- 34.7
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Barbourville had 3,222 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,222 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,212 per sq mi (468 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Barbourville at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Knox County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,222 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.66 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km²) |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.8657° N, 83.8832° W |
| ZIP code | 40906 |
| Official website | cityofbarbourville.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2103574 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Barbourville
- Artemus2.8 mi SE
- Flat Lick7.1 mi E
- Rockholds12.6 mi W
- Pineville12.7 mi SE
- Corbin12.9 mi W
- North Corbin13.6 mi NW
- Arjay14.0 mi E
- Williamsburg17.9 mi SW
- Emlyn18.4 mi SW
- Pleasant View18.7 mi SW
- Middlesborough19.6 mi SE
- Manchester20.4 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Barbourville
What county is Barbourville in?
Barbourville is in Knox County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Barbourville, KY?
3,222 people lived in Barbourville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Barbourville, KY?
The ZIP code of Barbourville is 40906.
What is the elevation of Barbourville?
981 feet (299 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Barbourville?
Artemus (2.8 mi), Flat Lick (7.1 mi), Rockholds (12.6 mi), Pineville (12.7 mi), Corbin (12.9 mi).
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