Alabama

Barbour

25,223
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Barbour

Barbour, Alabama, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 12,024. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 25,223.

Its recorded population peaked at 35,152 in 1900, and has since declined by roughly 28 percent.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Cemochechobee Conflict – Alabama, Roanoke Raid (Second Creek War 1836), and 20 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202025,223
201027,457
200029,038
199025,417
198024,756
197022,543
196024,700
195028,892
194032,722
193032,425
192032,067
191032,728
190035,152
189034,898
188033,979
187029,309
186030,812
185023,632
184012,024
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Barbour

Military engagements that took place in Barbour, Alabama.

Cemochechobee Conflict – Alabama
1200
Roanoke Raid (Second Creek War 1836)
1836

Historic places in Barbour

National Register of Historic Places listings in Barbour, Alabama.

Lore Historic District
Eufaula
Fendall Hall
Eufaula
Wellborn
Eufaula
Sheppard Cottage
Eufaula
Shorter Mansion
Eufaula
Petty-Roberts-Beatty House
Clayton
Miller-Martin Town House
Clayton
Grace Episcopal Church
Clayton
Clayton, Henry D., House
Clayton
Lore, Seth and Irwinton Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Eufaula
Bray-Barron House
Eufaula
Cato House
Eufaula
Kiels-McNab House
Eufaula
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Frequently asked about Barbour

When does Barbour first appear in the US census?
Barbour, Alabama first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 12,024.
What is the population of Barbour?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Barbour had a recorded population of 25,223.
When did Barbour's population peak?
Barbour's recorded population peaked at 35,152 in 1900.
Were any battles fought in Barbour?
2 documented military engagements took place in Barbour, including Cemochechobee Conflict – Alabama, Roanoke Raid (Second Creek War 1836).
How many historic places are in Barbour?
20 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Barbour, Alabama.
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