Barbour County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Barbour County is located in Alabama with a total population of 24,757. It is the 41st most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Barbour County is 40.7 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Barbour County is $44,290. This is 29% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 44% lower. The poverty rate stands at 21.9%. This is 40% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 18% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $109,900. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $195,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Barbour County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Barbour County is Black or African American, making up 46.9% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 43.6%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (46.9% vs 25.9%). The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

11.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 59% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 77.8%.