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Barlow, Kentucky
Barlow, Kentucky in 2017
Barlow, Kentucky in 2017
Location of Barlow in Ballard County, Kentucky.
Location of Barlow in Ballard County, Kentucky.
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Ballard
Area
 • Total 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2)
 • Land 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
374 ft (114 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 653
 • Density 1,185.12/sq mi (457.81/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
42024
Area codes 270 & 364
FIPS code 21-03718
GNIS feature ID 0486360

Barlow is a small city in Ballard County, Kentucky, in the United States. It's a place where people live and work, just like many other towns. In 2020, about 653 people called Barlow home. It's part of a larger area around Paducah, which is a bigger city nearby.

Barlow's Story

Barlow was likely named after an early settler named Thomas Jefferson Barlow. The city officially became a city in 1872. It was first called "Barlow City." Later, in 1903, it was officially recognized again as a city.

Where is Barlow Located?

Barlow is located in the western part of Kentucky. You can find it at these coordinates: 37°3′7″N 89°2′41″W / 37.05194°N 89.04472°W / 37.05194; -89.04472. The city covers a total area of about 1.43 square kilometers (0.55 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.

Who Lives in Barlow?

The number of people living in Barlow has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown or shrunk:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 532
1920 654 22.9%
1930 614 −6.1%
1940 584 −4.9%
1950 657 12.5%
1960 731 11.3%
1970 746 2.1%
1980 746 0.0%
1990 706 −5.4%
2000 715 1.3%
2010 675 −5.6%
2020 653 −3.3%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2010, there were 675 people living in Barlow. Most people living in Barlow are White (about 91.9%). A smaller number are African American (4.0%) or from other backgrounds. About 27% of homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Barlow was about 39.5 years old. This means there's a mix of younger families and older residents.

Famous People from Barlow

  • Earl Grace (1907–1980) – He was a professional baseball player and coach. He is best known for his time playing in Pittsburgh.

See also

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