Buchanan County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19019 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,694 | — | #1,840 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $78,236 | +4.1% | #660 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.3 years | +3.6% | #2,024 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $176,000 | -37.6% | #1,687 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $848 | -27.1% | #1,760 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% | -31.7% | #489 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Buchanan County has a population of 20,694, making it the #1,840 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Buchanan County is $78,236, ranking #660 out of 3,222 counties — 4.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.6% and unemployment stands at 2.8%.
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The median home value in Buchanan County is $176,000 (-37.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $848/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.1%.
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93.3% of residents in Buchanan County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.8% above the national rate.
About Buchanan County, Iowa
Buchanan County, Iowa has a total population of 20,694, making it the 1,840th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Buchanan County is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Buchanan County is $78,236, which ranks #660 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8%.
The median home value in Buchanan County is $176,000, 37.6% below the national median. Renters in Buchanan County pay a median gross rent of $848 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Buchanan County, 22.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 33.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.7 min.
Buchanan County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.9%).
All data for Buchanan County, Iowa comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.