Buchanan County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29021 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 83,568 | — | #700 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,158 | -17.3% | #1,883 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.9 years | 0.0% | #2,403 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $166,300 | -41.0% | #1,880 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $902 | -22.4% | #1,429 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.0% | +27.1% | #2,129 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Buchanan County has a population of 83,568, making it the #700 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.9 years, which is 0.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in Buchanan County is $62,158, ranking #1,883 out of 3,222 counties — 17.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.0% and unemployment stands at 4.1%.
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The median home value in Buchanan County is $166,300 (-41.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $902/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.3%.
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88.8% of residents in Buchanan County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.2% below the national rate.
About Buchanan County, Missouri
Buchanan County, Missouri has a total population of 83,568, making it the 700th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Buchanan County is 38.9 years.
The median household income in Buchanan County is $62,158, which ranks #1,883 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1%.
The median home value in Buchanan County is $166,300, 41.0% below the national median. Renters in Buchanan County pay a median gross rent of $902 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Buchanan County, 23.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 29.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.1 min.
Buchanan County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 79.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.6%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (5.6%).
All data for Buchanan County, Missouri 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.