RANK #529 / 996 · POP 135,307 · KY
PROJECTED GROWTH: +0.6%
Home to the General Motors Corvette Assembly Plant and the National Corvette Museum, Warren County, Kentucky, is located in the south-central part of the state, about an hour north of Nashville, Tennessee. The county seat, Bowling Green, sits along the Barren River, which, along with the Green River forming the county's northern border, offers opportunities for paddling and fishing. Interstate 65 transects the county, providing direct commutes. The area features rolling landscapes and numerous parks, including Lost River Cave, which offers underground boat tours.
Warren County maintains a quality of life that attracts families and young professionals. The public school system, Warren County Public Schools, serves over 18,000 students across 34 schools and is recognized for its academic and athletic programs. Western Kentucky University also contributes to the educational landscape. The local economy is experiencing growth, driven by investments in manufacturing, including a new Tyson Foods bacon production facility and the Envision AESC plant. Housing developments are also underway to address the demand for affordable options.
Below national median
Below-average climate & terrain
Above national median (13x)
Housing looks undervalued at 3.5x — home prices are low relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Amazon Data Center
Amazon
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$3,000M | Planned |
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EV Battery Gigafactory
Envision AESC
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$2,000M | Under Construction |
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Tyson Foods Bacon Production Facility
Tyson Foods
|
$355M | Completed |
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Echo Trail Affordable Housing Community
LDG Development, PNC Bank, Kentucky Housing Corporation
|
$223M | Under Construction |
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Kentucky Transpark Expansion
City of Bowling Green and Warren County
|
$46M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Warren County has a Boom Town Index score of 47/100, ranking #529 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +2.2% and a median household income of $63,074, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Warren County is $227,300 with median rent at $942/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.2775, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +1.6% year-over-year. Job growth: +2.2%. Home values changed +1.1% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 4.98% of Warren County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.