Barbour County , Alabama

Population: 24,757 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $44,290 Home $109,900 Rent $644/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 24,757 residents, Barbour County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Alabama and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Barbour County at 47%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.

$44,290
Median Income
household
$109,900
Home Value
median
$644/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $44,290
Per Capita Income $25,439
Poverty Rate 21.9%
Median Home Value $109,900
Median Gross Rent $644/mo
Owner Occupied 67.5%
Renter Occupied 32.5%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 24,757
Median Age 40.7 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 11.5%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

47.1%
Obesity
16.5%
Diabetes
20.8%
Smoking
50.2%
High Blood Pressure
36.2%
No Physical Activity
22.9%
Depression
44.6%
Insufficient Sleep
81.4%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 48.1  ·  48th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
78.63
🌀 Hurricane
79.97
🔥 Wildfire
48.85
❄️ Winter Storm
11.81
🌍 Earthquake
53.72
☀️ Drought
70.04

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