Barrackville, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Barrackville is a small community located in West Virginia, within Marion County. The total population is 1,430. It ranks as the 110th most populous out of 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Barrackville is 37.8 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 42.7 years. With 29.1% of the population under 18, Barrackville has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Barrackville is $78,558. This is 32% higher than the state median of $59,608. It is also 3% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.1%. This is 76% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.7%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $167,700. Housing costs are 3% higher than the state median of $162,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Barrackville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 96.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 74.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Barrackville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.7% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 0.9%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 3.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.1%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.

Education

36.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% higher than the state rate of 24.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.7%. Notably, 18.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Barrackville, West Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against West Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.