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Barbour County

State:
West Virginia
County Seat:

Barbour County's estimated 2025 population is 15,352 with a growth rate of -0.08% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Barbour County is the 36th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 16,610 and has seen a growth of -7.57% since that time.

15,352
Total Population
45
Population Density (mi²)
36
Population Rank (State)
-13 -0.08%
Annual Population Growth

Barbour County Population

Barbour County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Barbour County includes 91.19% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White14,09391.19%
Two or more races9296.01%
Black or African American2731.77%
Asian720.47%
Other race700.45%
Native American170.11%

Barbour County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Barbour County's average per capita income is $40,820. Household income levels show a median of $48,347. The poverty rate stands at 20.8%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$71,381-
Families$63,491$73,939
Households$48,347$62,548
Non Families$27,584$34,874

$40,820

Average Income

$48,347

Median Household Income

20.8%

Poverty Rate