Barren County, Kentucky sentencing data
As of October 22, 2026, according to Kentucky Department of Corrections records, 198 people sentenced in Barren County were held in Kentucky state prisons. Their median sentence is 7 years, longer than the statewide median of 5 years. 14% are serving 20 years or more, compared with 15% statewide. The most common offense is theft by unlawful taking - $1000 less than $10,000.
Sentences by offense: Barren County vs. Kentucky
Offenses with 10+ people. Median of the longest sentence from each person's most recent sentencing; life and death sentences not included.
| Offense | People | Barren median (yrs) | Kentucky median (yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft By Unlawful Taking - $1000 Less Than $10,000 | 11 | 4 | 4 |
Race
| Group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 152 | 77% |
| Black | 37 | 19% |
Groups with fewer than 10 people are not shown.
Other Kentucky counties
About this data
Source: Kentucky Department of Corrections public inmate records. People currently in state prison custody whose longest sentence was imposed in Barren County, one record per person, using the longest sentence from their most recent sentencing. Criminal history is not in the data, so differences between counties can reflect prior records as well as sentencing practice.