U.S. County · Profile

Buckingham County

17.0KTotal Population
29Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+8.74%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Buckingham County has a population of 16,978 as of 2023. It is located in Virginia.

Demographics

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

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.5%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White61.3%10,408
Black or African American32.2%5,467
Two or More Races4.5%764
Hispanic or Latino2.5%424
Some Other Race1.7%289
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%34
Asian0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

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

Median Household Income
$59,894
19.7% below national average
Per Capita Income
$27,139
29.2% below national average
Poverty Rate
14.0%
21.7% above national average
Median Age
43.3 years

Income & Poverty

$59,894Median Household Income
$27,139Per Capita Income
14.0%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$59,894$73,274
Families$76,351$89,999
Married-couple Families$76,351$85,513
Nonfamily Households$31,172$33,666

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 Buckingham 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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