Barbour County, Alabama Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 41st-largest in Alabama

The population of Barbour County, Alabama is 24,757 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 41st-largest county in Alabama. The median household income is $44,290, the median home value is $109,900, and the median age is 40.7.

The population of Barbour County has declined 10.9% since 2010 (27,325 → 24,358), a -0.82% annualized rate.

Barbour County within Alabama · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

24,757

Population

-0.82%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$44,290

Median Income

$109,900

Median Home Value

Barbour County covers 885 sq mi of land at 28.0 people per square mile.

About Barbour County, AL

Educational attainment is the headline number in Barbour County: 11.5% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. With 24,757 residents, Barbour County is a county in Alabama. It ranks #41 among counties in Alabama by population.

Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $44,290, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 17.7% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $109,900, with typical rent around $644.

College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 11.5%, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 5.7% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.

Barbour County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Barbour County had a population of 27,325 in 2010 and 24,358 in 2024, a -10.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 27,344 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.81%.

Barbour County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

24,358

Population (2024)

27,325

Population (2010)

27,344

Peak (2011)

-0.81%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	27,325	-	-	estimate
2011	27,344	+19	+0.07%	estimate
2012	27,172	-172	-0.63%	estimate
2013	26,946	-226	-0.83%	estimate
2014	26,768	-178	-0.66%	estimate
2015	26,300	-468	-1.75%	estimate
2016	25,828	-472	-1.79%	estimate
2017	25,169	-659	-2.55%	estimate
2018	24,887	-282	-1.12%	estimate
2019	24,657	-230	-0.92%	estimate
2020	24,975	+318	+1.29%	estimate
2021	24,517	-458	-1.83%	estimate
2022	24,722	+205	+0.84%	estimate
2023	24,644	-78	-0.32%	estimate
2024	24,358	-286	-1.16%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	44.0%
Black or African American	46.9%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.9%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

40.7

Median Age

47.9%

Female

52.1%

Male

19.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.6%

5–9

6.8%

10–14

4.9%

15–19

5.8%

20–24

5.8%

25–34

13.7%

35–44

12.6%

45–54

11.9%

55–59

6.5%

60–64

6.8%

65–74

11.4%

75–84

6.7%

85+

1.6%

Children (under 15): 17.3% · Seniors (65+): 19.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$44,290$-17,737 vs state
Mean household income	$64,745
Per-capita income	$25,439
Poverty rate	17.7%+6.4% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.6%
Employment-to-population	42.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Manufacturing

22.7%

Professional & business services

21.4%

Education & health care

8.6%

Public administration

8.2%

Retail trade

6.8%

Construction

5.3%

Finance & real estate

5.2%

Agriculture

4.2%

The largest employment sector in Barbour County is manufacturing, accounting for 22.7% of workers.

How residents commute

0.2%

Drive alone

1.4%

Carpool

82.4%

Public transit

5.7%

Work from home

25.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$109,900$-85,200 vs state

Median home value

$644

Median rent

67.5%

Homeownership rate

11,702

Total housing units

77.6%

Occupied

22.4%

Vacant

32.5%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

89.2%

With health insurance

88.4%

With broadband internet

26.9%

Foreign-born

7.2%

Veterans (18+)

18.4%

With a disability

92.2%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

77.8%

High School+

11.5%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Barbour County, Alabama has a population of 24,757 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 41st-largest county in Alabama. Population density is 28 people per square mile.

The population of Barbour County has declined 10.9% since 2010 (27,325 → 24,358), a -0.82% annualized rate.

The median household income in Barbour County, Alabama is $44,290, with mean (average) household income of $64,745 and per-capita income of $25,439. 17.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Barbour County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are Black or African American (46.9%), White (44.0%), Hispanic or Latino (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Barbour County, Alabama is 40.7 years. Residents are 47.9% female and 52.1% male.

The median home value in Barbour County is $109,900 and median monthly rent is $644. 67.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 11,702 total housing units, 22.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Barbour County, Alabama is manufacturing, employing 22.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.

Huntsville is among the largest cities associated with Barbour County, Alabama, with a population of 218,814.