U.S. County · Profile

Buchanan County

83.0KTotal Population
202Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-3.55%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Buchanan County has a population of 82,956 as of 2023. It is located in Missouri.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Buchanan County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):7.0%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White83.2%69,019
Hispanic or Latino7.0%5,807
Two or More Races6.2%5,143
Black or African American5.9%4,894
Some Other Race2.6%2,157
Asian1.3%1,078
American Indian/Alaska Native0.4%332
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.3%249

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Buchanan County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$58,303
21.8% below national average
Per Capita Income
$31,886
16.8% below national average
Poverty Rate
16.6%
44.3% above national average
Median Age
38.6 years

Income & Poverty

$58,303Median Household Income
$31,886Per Capita Income
16.6%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$58,303$78,291
Families$72,627$93,812
Married-couple Families$72,627$81,342
Nonfamily Households$34,685$37,460

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Buchanan County, Missouri.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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