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Barboursville

Virginia · 694 residents · 2.24 sq mi
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Barboursville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,766. Population has declined 7% since 2023. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 33.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 60.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
16% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

694
−7%since 2023
from 747 in 2023
2020 – 2024
310 / sq mi
−7%since 2023
from 333 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
33.4
Unchangedsince 2023
from 33.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
12029146263380420202024Barboursville
2024694
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,766
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $53,264 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$21,878
+24%since 2023
from $17,694 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
60.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 65.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.208
−7%since 2023
from 0.223 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade66.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food15.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

15.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
84.1% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
−18.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(694)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.1%(53)
Diversity Score16.5%(123)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(640)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(36)
Diversity Score18.3%(127)
18
+11%since 2023
from 16 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 88.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
52.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 53.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
10.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
23.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

64.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 55.2% in 2023
35.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2023
from 44.8% in 2023
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
94.3%
+15.2 ptssince 2023
from 79.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
97.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barboursville, Virginia?

Barboursville, Virginia has about 694 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barboursville, Virginia?

The typical household in Barboursville, Virginia earns about $53,766 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Barboursville, Virginia?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Barboursville, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barboursville, Virginia?

About 60.7% of people in Barboursville, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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