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Barbour County

Alabama · 27,457 residents · 885.008 sq mi
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Barbour County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,219. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $88,200. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,457
−5%since 2000
from 29,038 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 33 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
+9%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K26K27K29K30K1990201020202024Barbour County
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,219
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,101 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,875
+19%since 2000
from $13,316 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,200
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$512
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.7%
−37.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
33.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+17%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.9%(14,788)
Black46%(13,369)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(478)
Asian0.3%(83)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.7%(18,796)
2010
White, non-Hispanic46.8%(12,837)
Black46.7%(12,820)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(1,387)
Asian0.4%(107)
Other1.6%(428)
Diversity Score70.6%(19,374)
Diversity Score
71
+9%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+50%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.6%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
47.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barbour County, Alabama?

Barbour County, Alabama has about 27,457 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barbour County, Alabama?

The typical household in Barbour County, Alabama earns about $33,219 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barbour County, Alabama expensive?

In Barbour County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $88,200, and the typical rent is about $512 a month.

How educated are people in Barbour County, Alabama?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Barbour County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barbour County, Alabama?

About 25.0% of people in Barbour County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barbour County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Barbour County, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,040 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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