West Virginia

Barbour

15,465
2020 population
1850
first census record
18
census records

About Barbour

Barbour, West Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1850, when it recorded a population of 9,005. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 15,465.

Its recorded population peaked at 19,869 in 1940, and has since declined by roughly 22 percent.

On the ground today, 18 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Action at Belington, Skirmish at Belington, Barbour County (1861), First Battle of Philippi, and 12 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202015,465
201016,589
200015,557
199015,699
198016,639
197014,030
196015,474
195019,745
194019,869
193018,628
192018,028
191015,858
190014,198
189012,702
188011,870
187010,312
18608,958
18509,005
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, West Virginia.

Action at Belington
1861
Skirmish at Belington, Barbour County (1861)
1861
First Battle of Philippi
1861
Belington West Virginia Skirmish
1861
Skirmish at Belington
1861
Skirmish at Laurel Hill
1861
Battle of Philippi (First Land Battle)
1861
Battle of Corrick's Ford Jul 13 1861
1861
Skirmish at Philippi (June 1861)
1861
Battle of Philippi WV Jun 3 1861
1861
Battle of Laurel Hill
1861
Action at Bridgewater (Barbour County area)
1862
Engagement at Belington
1862
Action at Philippi (Second)
1862
Skirmish at Philippi Bridge (1863)
1863
Jones-Imboden Raid: Skirmish at Philippi
1863
Jones-Imboden Raid — Philippi Approach Fight
1863
Skirmish at Philippi (1864)
1864

Historic places in Barbour

National Register of Historic Places listings in Barbour, West Virginia.

Peck-Crim-Chesser House
Philippi
Philippi Covered Bridge
Philippi
Golden Rule, The
Belington
Whitescarver Hall
Philippi
Adaland
Berryberg
Philippi Historic District
Philippi
Barbour County Courthouse
Philippi
Philippi B & O Railroad Station
Philippi
Crim, J. N. B., House
Elk City
Carrolton Covered Bridge
Carrollton
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Frequently asked about Barbour

When does Barbour first appear in the US census?
Barbour, West Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1850, with a recorded population of 9,005.
What is the population of Barbour?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Barbour had a recorded population of 15,465.
When did Barbour's population peak?
Barbour's recorded population peaked at 19,869 in 1940.
Were any battles fought in Barbour?
18 documented military engagements took place in Barbour, including Action at Belington, Skirmish at Belington, Barbour County (1861), First Battle of Philippi.
How many historic places are in Barbour?
12 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Barbour, West Virginia.
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