Barbour County's estimated 2026 population is 15,221 with a growth rate of -0.48% 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 -8.36% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
White (91.19%)
Two or more races (6.01%)
Black or African American (1.77%)
Asian (0.47%)
Other race (0.45%)
Native American (0.11%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,093 | 91.19% |
| Two or more races | 929 | 6.01% |
| Black or African American | 273 | 1.77% |
| Asian | 72 | 0.47% |
| Other race | 70 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.11% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $71,381 | - |
| Families | $63,491 | $73,939 |
| Households | $48,347 | $62,548 |
| Non Families | $27,584 | $34,874 |
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