Barlow, Kentucky
City · Population 636 · #270 in Kentucky
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About Barlow
Barlow, KY is a tiny community located in southwestern Kentucky, home to 636 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Barlow holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.55 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,156 residents per square mile.
📰 Barlow News Today
- William "Buster" Clemens Obituary (2026) - Bardstown, KY - Barlow Funeral Home - Bardstown Legacy obituary · Aug 16
- Obituary for Vera Marie Seely Barlow Funeral Home · Aug 7
- Gary Dale Barlow Obituary | Tucker-Yocum & Wilson Funeral Home | Georgetown, KY Tribute Archive · Aug 8
- Mr. Gary Milton Barlow West Kentucky Star · Jun 10
- Gary Dale Barlow Obituary (2026) - Georgetown, KY - Tucker, Yocum, & Wilson Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Aug 13
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Barlow Unique
- Positioned in southwestern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🏫 Schools in Barlow
- Ballard Co. Preschool/Headstart Center
- Ballard County Career and Technology Ctr
- Ballard County Elementary School
- Ballard County Middle School
- Ballard Memorial High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKentucky
TypeCity
Population (2024)636
Rank in state#270 of 418
Land area0.55 sq mi
Density1,156/sq mi
Coordinates37.0508, -89.0450