Barbour County's estimated 2026 population is 15,492 with a growth rate of 0.51% 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 -6.73% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.2 years
Female: 43 years
Male: 41.7 years
There are 12,352 adults, (3,256 of whom are seniors) in Barbour County.
Female: 7,822 (50.7%)
Male: 7,602 (49.3%)
The racial composition of Barbour County includes 90.53% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,963 | 90.53% |
| Two or more races | 1,041 | 6.75% |
| Black or African American | 234 | 1.52% |
| Other race | 104 | 0.67% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 35 | 0.23% |
Barbour County's average per capita income is $45,335. Household income levels show a median of $51,394. The poverty rate stands at 19.98%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $74,545 | - |
| Families | $65,785 | $78,673 |
| Households | $51,394 | $67,313 |
| Non Families | $27,694 | $39,352 |
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