Briarwood, Kentucky Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 388, Briarwood's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Briarwood is a small community located in Kentucky, within Jefferson County. The total population is 388. It ranks as the 386th most populous out of 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Briarwood is 47.2 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Briarwood is $73,500. This is 15% higher than the state median of $63,726. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.2%. This is 61% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 9.9%. This is 103% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $206,500. Housing costs are about the same as the state median of $205,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Briarwood is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Briarwood is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 10.1%.

Education

50.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 85% higher than the state rate of 27.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 19.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Briarwood, Kentucky is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Kentucky state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.