Barboursville: Demographics & People
Barboursville's population stands at 694 people, in 245 households. Population shrank 7.1% from 747 (2022) to 694 (2024). Median age 33.4 years. (8.7y younger than Orange County; 4.4y younger than Virginia). Children under 18 are 35% of the population. Population is 92% White (non-Hispanic) and 3% Hispanic or Latino. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.00). 77% of households are family-led. County is gaining 1,314 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 37% adult obesity, 17% smoke.
- 2.8 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 23% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 84 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 7.1% from 747 (2022) to 694 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~645 (extrapolated at -3.5%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 584.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 36,254 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -7.1% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 747 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 694 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 694 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 584 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 33.4y is 5.5 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 35% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 33.4 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 35.4% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 694 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 246 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 217.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 161.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 70 |
| Population under 18 | 246 |
| Median age | 33.4 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 694 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.00 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 694 |
|---|---|
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 1 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 100.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 2.6% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 92.2% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 473 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 203 |
| Share born in this state | 68.2% |
| Share born in another state | 31.8% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 29.3% |
| Naturalized citizens | 2.6% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 1,652 |
Households & Family Composition
245 households. Averaging 2.6 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 77% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 212 families, 0% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 241 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 212 |
| Average household size | 2.60 |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 1,240 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 424 |
| Family households | 188 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 76.7% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 245 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 8.8% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 1,314 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 8.8% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 39,109 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 37,795 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 1,314 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Other
| Congressional District · District | 7 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | VA-07 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51137 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 137 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Orange |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 18.0% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 14.50 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 22.20 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51137 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Orange County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,016 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51137 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Orange County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 52.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 44.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 15.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 37,051 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 4.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 6 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 35.4% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 694, shrinking, young professional, middle-class, blue collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 694 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Orange County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade