Barbour County, WV Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Barbour County was 15,414, a 0.20% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Barbour County's population was 15,445, a decline of 0.12% compared to a population of 15,463 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Barbour County, WV population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Barbour County decreased by 113. In this period, the peak population was 16,980 in the year 2015. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 15,527 - -
2001 15,347 -180 -1.16%
2002 15,422 75 0.49%
2003 15,433 11 0.07%
2004 15,365 -68 -0.44%
2005 15,395 30 0.2%
2006 15,528 133 0.86%
2007 15,577 49 0.32%
2008 15,712 135 0.87%
2009 15,877 165 1.05%
2010 16,610 733 4.62%
2011 16,600 -10 -0.06%
2012 16,869 269 1.62%
2013 16,875 6 0.04%
2014 16,909 34 0.2%
2015 16,980 71 0.42%
2016 16,752 -228 -1.34%
2017 16,530 -222 -1.33%
2018 16,524 -6 -0.04%
2019 16,466 -58 -0.35%
2020 15,463 -1,003 -6.09%
2021 15,445 -18 -0.12%
2022 15,414 -31 -0.2%
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Barbour County, WV population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Barbour County's population increased by 1,083 (6.97%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Barbour County's population decreased by 1,147 (6.91%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Barbour County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Barbour County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 15,414. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Barbour County's population peaked in year 2015 at 16,980.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Barbour County's population was lowest in year 2001 at 15,347.

Barbour County, WV annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Barbour County grew year by year for 12 years and declined for 10 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Barbour County had an average annual population growth rate of -0.03% per year. Overall the population shrank 0.73% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Barbour County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Barbour County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.03% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 49. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Barbour County's population grew the most with an increase of 733 (4.62%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Barbour County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 1,003 (-6.09%).

Things to know

Is Barbour County, WV population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Barbour County's population decreased by 49 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 18 (0.12%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 31 (0.20%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Barbour County, WV changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Barbour County decreased by 1,461 (8.66%). The population was highest at 16,980 in the year 2015 and lowest at 15,414 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.88%.

References

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Barbour County, WV Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Barbour County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Barbour County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Barbour County was 15,414, a 0.20% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Barbour County population was 15,445, a decline of 0.12% compared to a population of 15,463 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Barbour County decreased by 113. In this period, the peak population was 16,980 in the year 2015. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Barbour County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Barbour County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Barbour County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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