County profile · Alabama
Barbour County, AL market data
How Barbour County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 24,607
- −1.4% since 2020
- Households
- 9,128
- Median household income
- $46,042
- +41.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $112,900
- Jobs located here
- 7,420
- Highest market score
- 61
- Auto repair shops, #677 of 2,378 scored counties
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What this means
Barbour County has an estimated 24,607 people and 9,128 households. Population estimates show Barbour County declined 1.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Barbour County is $46,042, 43% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 41.6%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Barbour County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 120, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (49).
Of the business types scored in Barbour County, auto repair shops (61); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (59); and home repair companies (59) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For auto repair shops, that ranks #677 of 2,378 scored counties.
Barbour County is part of the Eufaula area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (3.2 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (60% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Barbour County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Barbour County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto repair shops | 61 | #677 of 2,378 | 9 | 9.9 | $831K | 187 | 6 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 59 | #526 of 1,771 | 5 | 5.5 | $2.2M | 130 | 7 |
| Home repair trades | 59 | #607 of 2,057 | 6 | 6.6 | $3.5M | 143 | 6 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 48 | #1,259 of 2,394 | 31 | 34.0 | $263K | 172 | 13 |
| Pet businesses | 45 | #1,312 of 2,200 | 7 | 7.7 | $900K | 102 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 44 | #1,452 of 2,401 | 26 | 28.5 | $288K | 107 | 12 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 40 | #1,197 of 1,707 | 5 | 5.5 | $4.2M | 88 | 6 |
| Insurance agencies | 39 | #1,497 of 2,272 | 16 | 17.5 | $1.3M | 106 | 10 |
| Real estate | 38 | #1,718 of 2,229 | 14 | 15.3 | Index only | 191 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 37 | #1,407 of 1,886 | 8 | 8.8 | $1M | 104 | 4 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 37 | #1,577 of 2,088 | 6 | 6.6 | $728K | 110 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 35 | #1,835 of 2,176 | 13 | 14.2 | Index only | 164 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 30 | #1,964 of 2,402 | 29 | 31.8 | $1.6M | 48 | 4 |
| Funeral homes | 28 | #1,270 of 1,472 | 9 | 9.9 | $167K | 25 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 28 | #2,066 of 2,339 | 15 | 16.4 | $432K | 100 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 25 | #2,209 of 2,405 | 65 | 71.2 | $413K | 62 | 12 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 23 | #2,017 of 2,210 | 21 | 23.0 | $666K | 76 | 6 |
| Spas and skin care | 22 | #1,668 of 1,769 | 7 | 7.7 | $926K | 106 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 21 | #1,871 of 2,070 | 10 | 11.0 | $4.8M | 51 | 4 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 21 | #1,927 of 2,087 | 17 | 18.6 | $823K | 65 | 6 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 19 | #2,305 of 2,405 | 95 | 104.1 | $283K | 76 | 39 |
| Gyms | 17 | #1,695 of 1,792 | 5 | 5.5 | $874K | 67 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 17 | #2,325 of 2,385 | 33 | 36.2 | $197K | 92 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 16 | #2,101 of 2,261 | 13 | 14.2 | $3.7M | 46 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 15 | #2,287 of 2,358 | 32 | 35.1 | $783K | 33 | 17 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 13 | #2,164 of 2,222 | 14 | 15.3 | $1.9M | 63 | 22 |
| Barbershops | 7 | #1,325 of 1,356 | 7 | 7.7 | $926K | 49 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.4 | $6.7M | 162 | 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.4 | $1.9M | 74 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.4 | $1.6M | 97 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.4 | $2M | 85 | 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.4 | $6.7M | 132 | 22 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.4 | $2M | 114 | 6 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.4 | $1.6M | 58 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $8.9M | 242 | 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $3.6M | 124 | 4 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $4.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $3.7M | Too few | 4 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $5.5M | Too few | 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $2.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $14M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $20.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $14M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $4.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $7.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $8.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $6.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $6.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $7.5M | Too few | 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Barbour County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $7.5M | $819 | 86 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $25M | $2,744 | 106 |
| Food away from home | $26.8M | $2,941 | 72 |
| Groceries | $47.5M | $5,208 | 82 |
| Personal care products and services | $6.5M | $710 | 71 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.8M | $309 | 53 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4.4M | $479 | 49 |
| Medical and dental services | $8.1M | $892 | 69 |
| Pets | $6.3M | $690 | 76 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $14M | $1,533 | 75 |
| Vehicle insurance | $21.3M | $2,338 | 120 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $20.9M | $2,287 | 76 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $10.9M | $1,197 | 85 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $115.9M | $12,702 | 76 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Barbour County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 24,607−1.4% since 2020
- Households
- 9,128
- Median age
- 40.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 68%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 885 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 28
- Median household income
- $46,042+41.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $66,126
- Median home value
- $112,900
- Jobs located here
- 7,420
- Daytime population
- 22,553Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Barbour County, AL growing?
Population estimates put Barbour County at 24,607 people in 2025, down 1.4% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 9,128 households. Median household income rose 41.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Barbour County, AL spend?
Households in Barbour County spend about $115.9M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $47.5M on groceries and $26.8M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Barbour County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 120, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (49).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Barbour County, AL?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Barbour County are for auto repair shops (61); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (59); and home repair companies (59). Barbour County ranks #677 of 2,378 scored counties for auto repair shops.
How does Barbour County, AL compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Barbour County is $46,042 a year, 43% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $112,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Barbour County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (3.2 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (60% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 27 of the 56 business types have a score in Barbour County, each ranked against other counties.
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