Village · West Virginia
Barboursville, West Virginia
Barboursville, village, in Cabell County, West Virginia. Barboursville had 4,307 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,456 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,376 (±18). GEOID 5404276.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,307
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,456 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,376 ±18
Median household income
$60,571
±$12,121 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $59,608
Median home value
$197,700
±$18,725 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $162,600
Median gross rent
$1,037
±$98 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $872
Where is Barboursville and what county is it in?
Barboursville is a village in Cabell County, West Virginia. It covers 4.0 square miles of land, 1,110 residents per square mile in 2020.
Barboursville is in the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 8 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Barboursville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,307 people lived in Barboursville on July 1, 2025, down 3.0% since 2020, a steeper fall than West Virginia's (−1.5%). The 2020 Census counted 4,456 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,376 (±18).
| Measure | Barboursville | Cabell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,376 ±18 | 92,739 | +108 |
| Households | 1,496 ±132 | 39,318 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.32 ±0.20 | 2.24 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,722 ±161 | 46,030 | no clear change |
Barboursville's population since 2000
From 3,183 in 2000 to 4,307 in 2025: up 35.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Barboursville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Barboursville?
The median resident of Barboursville is 34.8 years old; 20.7% are under 18 and 20.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.9%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 4.0%. 6.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Barboursville | Cabell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.8 ±2.2 | 39.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.7% ±3.6 pts | 19.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.1% ±4.7 pts | 20.0% | – |
| Male | 53.2% ±3.4 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6% ±2.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.9% ±4.2 pts | 88.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±1.0 pts | 4.1% | −3.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±2.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±1.6 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.0% ±3.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.8% ±4.9 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.4% ±2.2 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 14.3% ±5.0 pts | 19.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.3% ±2.8 pts | 6.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.2% ±2.9 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.1% ±5.8 pts | 32.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.1% ±4.8 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 76.3% ±6.1 pts | 85.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4% ±1.4 pts | 2.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Barboursville earn?
Half of Barboursville's 1,496 households earn less than $60,571 a year (±$12,121), against $55,832 in Cabell County and $59,608 in West Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $60,114 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Barboursville | Cabell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,571 ±$12,121 | $55,832 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $80,186 ±$11,948 | $79,798 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,696 ±$4,077 | $34,510 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.2% ±6.3 pts | 19.2% | +10.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.8% ±15.7 pts | 22.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.7% ±3.5 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% ±3.2 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.0% ±6.5 pts | 86.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Barboursville?
Owners occupy 64.2% of Barboursville's occupied homes and renters 35.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $197,700 by its owner (±$18,725). The median renter pays $1,037 a month including utilities, and 36.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Barboursville | Cabell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $197,700 ±$18,725 | $164,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,037 ±$98 | $923 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.8% ±13.3 pts | 46.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,419 ±$172 | $1,240 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.2% ±8.5 pts | 64.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 35.8% ±8.5 pts | 35.8% | – |
| Housing units | 1,722 ±161 | 46,030 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 14.1% ±12.9 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.7% ±8.0 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.7% ±2.4 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.3% ±3.7 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.6% ±5.9 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.5% ±4.5 pts | 10.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Barboursville building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units in Barboursville in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 0.7 per 1,000 residents against 2.2 across West Virginia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Barboursville work and get to work?
76.3% of Barboursville's workers drive alone and 14.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.1 minutes.
| Measure | Barboursville | Cabell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 44.5% ±5.0 pts | 57.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% ±2.8 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 76.3% ±7.5 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.1% ±2.5 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 5.8% ±4.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.8% ±6.3 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.1 min ±3.7 | 21.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Barboursville?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Barboursville, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $59,967 (Tract 104.01) to $67,000 (Tract 104.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 104.02Cabell County | 2,946 | $67,000 |
| Tract 104.01Cabell County | 3,847 | $59,967 |
| Tract 102.04Cabell County | 1,995 | $69,625 |
| Tract 102.03Cabell County | 3,916 | $63,582 |
| Tract 103Cabell County | 3,152 | $80,568 |
| Tract 102.02Cabell County | 4,533 | $54,974 |
| Tract 1.02Cabell County | 2,111 | $51,763 |
| Tract 1.01Cabell County | 1,330 | $47,868 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Barboursville) · Census block assignment files
How does Barboursville compare with other places in West Virginia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Barboursville is the 5,324th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 29th-most populous of 230 in West Virginia.
Barboursville ranks 56th of 138 places in West Virginia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 29th | 230 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 31st | 102 |
| Residents per square mile | 78th | 146 |
| Median household income | 56th | 138 |
| Per capita income | 91st | 144 |
| Median home value | 31st | 142 |
| Median gross rent | 19th | 123 |
| Poverty rate | 64th | 111 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26th | 135 |
| Median age | 131st | 146 |
| Owner-occupied share | 98th | 146 |
| Work from home | 10th | 53 |
| Travel time to work | 81st | 145 |
Barboursville's figures with every place in West Virginia (CSV)
Every place in West Virginia, sortable · Compare Barboursville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Barboursville?
15 of the 57 figures for Barboursville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Barboursville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Barboursville.