U.S. County · Profile

Buchanan County

19.1KTotal Population
38Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-29.22%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Buchanan County has a population of 19,087 as of 2023. It is located in Virginia.

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):1.0%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White96.7%18,457
Black or African American1.8%344
Two or More Races1.2%229
Hispanic or Latino1.0%191
Some Other Race0.3%57
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%0
Asian0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

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
$39,591
46.9% below national average
Per Capita Income
$24,126
37.1% below national average
Poverty Rate
25.3%
120.0% above national average
Median Age
47.6 years

Income & Poverty

$39,591Median Household Income
$24,126Per Capita Income
25.3%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$39,591$55,860
Families$46,783$66,158
Married-couple Families$46,783$52,397
Nonfamily Households$23,055$24,899

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, Virginia.

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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