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Barboursville, VA

Census-designated place in Orange County, Virginia.

Population

694

Land area

2.2sq mi

People per sq mi

310

ZIP codes

0

Barboursville and its ZIP codes

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Barboursville at a glance

  • Barboursville is 41% denser than Virginia as a whole.
  • The median household income is $53,766, 42% below the Virginia median of $93,170.

Local data for Barboursville, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Barboursville, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$53,766

Poverty rate

60.7%

Homeownership

15.9%

Bachelor's or higher

13.6%

Median age

33.4

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (181), Salvadoran Americans (18).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orange County. PPP loans are for Barboursville.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$51,533

9,409 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$66,250

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$326M

FY 2026, $8,992 per person

Orange County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Barboursville, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone33.6%
  • Carpooled66.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Environment and hazard risk

Barboursville, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

835

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

69

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 24°F

45.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Barboursville, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.8%

U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts

Diabetes

13.1%

U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts

Smoking

14.7%

U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.5%

U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts

Cities near Barboursville

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
GordonsvilleTown5.7 mi0.9
RuckersvilleCensus-designated place6.6 mi2.8
Piney MountainCensus-designated place7.4 mi1.1
HollymeadCensus-designated place8.9 mi6.5
EarlysvilleCensus-designated place10 mi3.1
Twin LakesCensus-designated place10 mi1.2
OrangeTown11 mi3.4
KeswickCensus-designated place12 mi2
RioCensus-designated place12 mi0.6
StanardsvilleTown12 mi0.4
PantopsCensus-designated place13 mi2.3
RivannaCensus-designated place13 mi2.7
CharlottesvilleCity14 mi10.2
MadisonTown14 mi0.2
Blue Ridge ShoresCensus-designated place15 mi1.4
Free UnionCensus-designated place15 mi2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Barboursville, VA in?
Barboursville is in Orange County, Virginia.
What is the population of Barboursville, VA?
About 694 people live in Barboursville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Barboursville?
Nearby places include Gordonsville (5.7 mi), Ruckersville (6.6 mi), Piney Mountain (7.4 mi), Hollymead (8.9 mi), Earlysville (10 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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