Barbour County, West Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Barbour County
- State
- West Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 54001
- State FIPS
- 54
- County FIPS
- 001
Geography
- Land Area
- 341.06 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.79 sq mi
- Total Area
- 342.85 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.139725
- Longitude
- -79.996947
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 15,384
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 12,312
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,214 | 98.9% |
| Hispanic | 166 | 1.1% |
| White | 14,590 | 94.8% |
| Black | 230 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 34 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 98 | 0.6% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,217 | 99.2% |
| Hispanic | 94 | 0.8% |
| White | 11,679 | 94.9% |
| Black | 211 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 226 | 1.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 48 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 15,424
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $53,014
- Poverty Rate
- 19.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,954
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 13,963 | 90.5% |
| Black | 234 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 8,340
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,329 | 27.9% |
| Republican | 3,722 | 44.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,852 | 22.2% |
| Other | 2 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,984 | 47.8% |
| Female | 4,351 | 52.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,572 | 90.8% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 0.7% |
| Black | 26 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,748
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 44.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,425 | 45.2% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 32.2% |
| Black | 5 | 19.2% |
| Asian | 8 | 42.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,792 | 45.0% |
| Female | 1,956 | 45.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,689 (44.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,326 (12.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,124
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $137,510
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $856
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.0%
- Work From Home
- 6.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.