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
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
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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