Barbour County, West Virginia
Total Population: 15,454
County Seat: Philippi
Median Home Value
$126,000
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$48,347
Across all households
Median Age
42.4 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
20.1%
65 Years and Over
20.8%
Male
49.3%
Female
50.7%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.5%
No Health Insurance
5.9%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
88.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
12.2%
Enrolled in College (18+)
5.4%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$48,347
Mean Household Income
$62,548
Per Capita Income
$26,055
Unemployment Rate (16+)
10.3%
In Labor Force (19–64)
68.7%
SNAP / Food Stamps
16.7%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$126,000
Median Rent
$803/mo
Total Housing Units
7,131
Owner-Occupied
79.3%
Renter-Occupied
20.7%
Vacancy Rate
17.7%
Married Couple Households
47.0%
Cohabiting Couple Households
8.2%
Male Householder, No Partner
17.5%
Female Householder, No Partner
27.4%
Average Household Size
2.53
Broadband Internet Access
82.5%
Housing Built Since 2010
7.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 54001.