Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
24877
Sex Ratio
109.0 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-1.5 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.89 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Barbour County, AL, is experiencing a notable decline in population, with a 13-year CAGR of -0.89% and a 1-year growth rate of -1.5%, contrasting sharply with Alabama's overall population growth of 0.6%. The county's median age is 40.6, slightly above the state average of 39.3, and it has a high sex ratio of 109.0, indicating a larger male population. The age dependency ratio of 68.1 suggests a significant proportion of dependents, particularly among the elderly, with 19.8% of residents over 65. Compared to counties like Madison and Baldwin, which are growing rapidly, Barbour's trends highlight challenges in retaining and attracting residents.
Dependency Rate
68.1 %
Median Age
40.6 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
19.8 %
Active Aging Index
115.8 %
Old Dependency Rate
33.3 %
Young Dependency Rate
34.8 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
9016
Married-couple Household
3431
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.69 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
-0.79 %
Average Household Size
2.43 p
Average Family Size
3.14 p
Household with Children (%)
29.9 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
38.8 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
38.4 %
Now Married
40.2 %
Widowed
7.3 %
Divorced
14.1 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.