Barbour County, Alabama

Infobox U.S. County
county = Barbour County
state = Alabama





map size = 175
founded = December 18, 1832
seat = Clayton| largest city = Eufaula
area_total_sq_mi =905
area_land_sq_mi =885
area_water_sq_mi =20
area percentage = 2.17%
census yr = 2000
pop = 29038
density_km2 =13
web =
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Barbour County, Alabama is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. Its name is in honor of James Barbour, who served as Governor of Virginia. As of 2000 the population was 29,038. Its county seat is Clayton.

History

Barbour County was established on December 18, 1832 from former Creek Indian territory and a portion of Pike County. Its boundaries were altered in 1866 and 1868. [ [http://www.archives.state.al.us/counties/barbour.html Alabama Counties: Barbour ] ] The Election Riot of 1874 occurred near Comer.

Geography

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

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Adjacent counties

*Russell County, Alabama - northeast
*Quitman County, Georgia - east
*Stewart County, Georgia - east
*Clay County, Georgia - southeast
*Henry County, Alabama - south
*Dale County, Alabama - south
*Pike County, Alabama - west
*Bullock County, Alabama - northwest

National protected area

* Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge (part)

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 29,038 people, 10,409 households, and 7,390 families residing in the county. The population density was 33 people per square mile (13/km²). There were 12,461 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile (5/km²). 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 670 people who spoke Spanish in their home. The only other language with over 100 speakers was French at 105.

In 2005 Barbour County had a population that was 49.5% non-Hispanic whites. 46.8% of the population was African-American. 0.3% of the population reported more than one race. Latinos were now 3.1% of the population. 0.4% were Native American and 0.3% were Asian. (Sources census quickfacts)

In 2000 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. About 21.60% of families and 26.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.10% of those under age 18 and 26.40% of those age 65 or over.

Cities and towns

*Bakerhill
*Blue Springs
*Clayton
*Clio
*Eufaula
*Elamville
*Louisville

Places of Interest

Barbour County is home to Lakepoint Resort State Park, Blue Springs State Park, and the Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge.

References

Further reading

*Trayvick, J.C. (2005). "Soil survey of Barbour County, Alabama." Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service.

External links

* [http://www.louisvillepd.org Louisville Police Department Official Webpage]

* [http://www.clioalskywarn.org Clio Area Skywarn]