West Virginia Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,424 (100%) |
| Population Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 18 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $51,394 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,037 |
| Median Home Value | $131,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,124 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,819 (67.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,333 (18.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 972 (13.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 6,152 |
| Average Household Size | 2.41 |
| Family Households | 4,073 (66.2%) |
The table below compares Barbour County to the other 55 counties and county equivalents in West Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 37 | 35th |
| Population Density | # 30 | 48th |
| Median Household Income | # 38 | 33rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 42 | 26th |
| Diversity Index | # 17 | 70th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
