Barbour County, West Virginia

Total Population: 15,454

County Seat: Philippi

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)91.1%
Two or More Races5.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.7%
Hispanic or Latino1.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Other Race0.1%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

88.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

12.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.