Population 6,407 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Barboursville
Household size in Barboursville
| Period | Barboursville | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.65 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.66 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.25 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.66 people per household, Barboursville sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.41 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Barboursville
| Period | Barboursville | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.9 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.4 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.8 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.3 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Barboursville is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.3, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has dropped from 38.9 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Barboursville
| Period | Barboursville | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in ten households in Barboursville (9.2%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is little changed from 2006–10, while the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Barboursville
Renters in Barboursville
| Period | Barboursville | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.8% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.1% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.5% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.6% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Barboursville is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among owners, 25.5% have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Barboursville
| Period | Barboursville | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Barboursville: just 5.1% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 3.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Barboursville
| Period | Barboursville | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Barboursville is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1993, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Barboursville
| Period | Barboursville | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $985 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $838 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,330 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,704 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$719 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Barboursville costs $1,704 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $719 a month since 2006–10, up 73%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 25.1% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Barboursville
Bachelor's degrees in Barboursville
| Period | Barboursville | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.6% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.6% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.4% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.7% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.2 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Barboursville than nationally: 43.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 15.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Barboursville
| Period | Barboursville | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.9% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.6% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.9% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.0 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Barboursville: 97.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 12.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 20 of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Barboursville
| Period | Barboursville | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.4% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Barboursville has been strong: just 1.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only nine of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Barboursville compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barboursville | 2.66 | 37.3 | 9.2% | 23.6% | 5.1% | 1993 | $1,704 | 43.7% | 97.9% | 1.5% |
| Ruckersville | 2.76 | 43.7 | 12.3% | 15.0% | 3.2% | 1994 | $1,297 | 32.1% | 91.4% | 1.2% |
| Burnley | 2.37 | 53.6 | 7.4% | 26.5% | 7.5% | 1989 | $1,654 | 51.6% | 92.9% | 2.3% |
| Somerset | 2.40 | 39.4 | 18.9% | 39.0% | 6.3% | 1979 | $1,491 | 33.0% | 96.2% | 0.8% |
| Uno | 2.47 | 44.1 | 11.3% | 12.7% | 14.2% | 1986 | $1,183 | 26.9% | 95.3% | 3.3% |
| Hollymead | 2.64 | 37.8 | 8.4% | 21.6% | 1.9% | 1996 | $2,109 | 63.0% | 97.3% | 3.0% |
| Rochelle | 2.40 | 47.3 | 7.1% | 26.1% | 8.9% | 1977 | $1,128 | 27.1% | 89.1% | 1.5% |
| Earlysville | 2.70 | 46.0 | 9.8% | 9.6% | 3.1% | 1988 | $1,681 | 64.3% | 96.2% | 2.5% |
| Lindsay | 2.20 | 42.5 | 4.7% | 25.6% | 8.7% | 1986 | $1,076 | 51.5% | 92.0% | 6.4% |
| Stanardsville | 2.55 | 46.4 | 13.9% | 15.9% | 18.1% | 1986 | $1,135 | 28.8% | 88.4% | 3.6% |
| Montpelier Station | 2.27 | 45.4 | 12.6% | 39.3% | 3.4% | 1978 | $1,163 | 26.1% | 88.6% | 3.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Barboursville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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