Barbour County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01005 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,643 | — | #1,675 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $46,042 | -38.7% | #2,932 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.8 years | +4.9% | #1,847 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $112,900 | -60.0% | #2,803 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $688 | -40.8% | #2,794 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.4% | +69.7% | #2,787 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Barbour County has a population of 24,643, making it the #1,675 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Barbour County is $46,042, ranking #2,932 out of 3,222 counties — 38.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.4% and unemployment stands at 7.8%.
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The median home value in Barbour County is $112,900 (-60.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $688/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.2%.
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89.7% of residents in Barbour County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.2% below the national rate.
About Barbour County, Alabama
Barbour County, Alabama has a total population of 24,643, making it the 1,675th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Barbour County is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Barbour County is $46,042, which ranks #2,932 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 38.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8%.
The median home value in Barbour County is $112,900, 60.0% below the national median. Renters in Barbour County pay a median gross rent of $688 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Barbour County, 10.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 68.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.7 min.
Barbour County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 46.3% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (43.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.2%).
All data for Barbour County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.