Barbour County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54001 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,424 | — | #2,132 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $51,394 | -31.6% | #2,698 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.2 years | +8.5% | #1,448 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $131,900 | -53.2% | #2,492 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $803 | -31.0% | #2,077 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.0% | +58.5% | #2,670 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Barbour County has a population of 15,424, making it the #2,132 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.2 years, which is 8.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Barbour County is $51,394, ranking #2,698 out of 3,222 counties — 31.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.0% and unemployment stands at 8.5%.
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The median home value in Barbour County is $131,900 (-53.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $803/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.3%.
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93.5% of residents in Barbour County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% above the national rate.
About Barbour County, West Virginia
Barbour County, West Virginia has a total population of 15,424, making it the 2,132nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Barbour County is 42.2 years, which is 8.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Barbour County is $51,394, which ranks #2,698 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 31.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5%.
The median home value in Barbour County is $131,900, 53.2% below the national median. Renters in Barbour County pay a median gross rent of $803 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Barbour County, 12.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 62.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.8 min.
Barbour County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (6.0%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (1.5%).
All data for Barbour County, West Virginia 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.