Barbour County, Alabama

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Barbour County, Alabama is a county of the State of Alabama. Its name is in honor of James Barbour, who served as Governor of Virginia. As of 2000 the population is 29,038. Its county seat is Clayton.

1 History
2 Geography
- 2.1 Adjacent counties
3 Demographics
4 Cities and towns

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History

Barbour County was established on December 18, 1832.

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Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,343 km² (905 mi²). 2,292 km² (885 mi²) of it is land and 51 km² (20 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.17% water.

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Adjacent counties

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Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there were 29,038 people, 10,409 households, and 7,390 families residing in the county. The population density was 13/km² (33/mi²). There were 12,461 housing units at an average density of 5/km² (14/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 51.27% White, 46.32% Black or African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.91% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. 1.65% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 10,409 households out of which 33.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.90% were married couples living together, 19.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.00% were non-families. 26.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the county the population was spread out with 25.40% under the age of 18, 9.30% from 18 to 24, 29.60% from 25 to 44, 22.40% from 45 to 64, and 13.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 106.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $25,101, and the median income for a family was $31,877. Males had a median income of $28,441 versus $19,882 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,316. 26.80% of the population and 21.60% of families were below the poverty line. 37.10% of those under the age of 18 and 26.40% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

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