U.S. County · Profile

Barbour County

15.4KTotal Population
45Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-1.14%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Barbour County has a population of 15,378 as of 2023. It is located in West Virginia.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Barbour County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):1.2%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White92.2%14,179
Two or More Races5.4%830
Black or African American1.4%215
Hispanic or Latino1.2%185
Asian0.5%77
Some Other Race0.3%46
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%31
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Barbour County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$44,341
40.5% below national average
Per Capita Income
$24,947
34.9% below national average
Poverty Rate
22.0%
91.3% above national average
Median Age
42.6 years

Income & Poverty

$44,341Median Household Income
$24,947Per Capita Income
22.0%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$44,341$59,463
Families$55,686$72,680
Married-couple Families$55,686$62,368
Nonfamily Households$26,479$28,597

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Barbour County, West Virginia.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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