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Barbour County was established in 1843 and it is located in the central region of the state. With a population of approximately 16,589 the county has a total area of 341 square miles, and the county seat is Philippi.
Major employment in Barbour County is provided by health care and social service sectors, retail, education, accommodation and food services, logging and wood product manufacturing, trucking and construction. The largest employers are Alderson Broaddus University and Broaddus Hospital.
The median income for a household in the county was $24,729, and the median income for a family was $29,722.
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Police Agencies in
Barbour County
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Department |
Address |
City |
Phone |
Barbour County Sheriff's Office |
8 North Main Street |
Philippi |
304-457-2352 |
Belington Police Department |
505 Crim Avenue |
Belington |
304-823-1613 |
Junior Police Department |
130 Row Avenue |
Junior |
304-823-1829 |
Philippi Police Department |
115 Church Street |
Philippi |
304-457-3700 |
West Virginia State Police Troop 3, Philippi Detachment |
Route 2, Box 313F |
Philippi |
304-457-1101 |
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