Barboursville: Economy & Jobs
Barboursville reports a median household income of $53,766 (1.7× below Orange County median $94,008; 1.7× below Virginia median $93,170), with homes at a median value of $-666,666,666. The surrounding county supports 9,594 jobs (avg $49,188).
- $76,587 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs Virginia $92,983).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $53,766 — below the Virginia median ($92,968). Poverty rate 60.7% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 60.7% |
|---|---|
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $18,950 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $1,451,323 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $76,587 (vs Virginia $92,983) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $60,695 |
| Median Household Income | $53,766 (vs Virginia $92,968) |
| Poverty Rate | 60.7% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | blue_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Construction |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $53,766 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents.
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | carpooled |
|---|---|
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 9,594 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $471,933,812 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $49,188 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 3,981,130 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 430 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 90,649 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 210.80 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Horticulture Totals, Floriculture Totals, Bedding Plant Totals, Animal Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 718 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 7,184 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 308,949 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 3 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 17 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 10 |
| Local Businesses · Used Car Dealers | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Florists | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Beauty Salons | 8 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 29 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 28 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (5)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Dollar General 2472 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 0.3 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | ORANGE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $295,236,008 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 8,143.54 (vs Virginia $14,580) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 36,254 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 33.6% |
|---|---|
| Retirement Score · Median age | 33.4 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 16.7% |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | limited |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12