Barboursville Population

1860–2026

4,279

2026 projection

4% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Barboursville. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20264,279-280.65%
20254,307-190.44%
20244,326-260.60%
20234,352-180.41%
20224,370-370.84%
20214,407-491.10%
20204,456+260.59%
20194,430-200.45%
20184,450+1062.44%
20174,344-170.39%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Barboursville has a population change higher than Cabell County, and lower than West Virginia and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • West Virginia−1.4%
  • Barboursville−2.9%
  • Cabell County−3.2%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Barboursville Demographics

34.8median age

Median age

Female34.2 yrs
Male35.5 yrs

Adults

3,471
878 seniors (65+) · 25% of adults2,593 other adults

Sex

Female 46.8% · 2,046Male 53.2% · 2,330

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 44 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Barboursville Income

$60,571median household income

Median household income

$60,571

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$45,313

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

19.2%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Barboursville Marital Status

42% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married42%40%46%
Never married37%44%30%
Divorced10%12%7%
Widowed8%2%15%
Separated3%3%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201