Buchanan County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51027 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,415 | — | #1,915 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $42,886 | -42.9% | #3,008 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.8 years | +22.9% | #376 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $94,900 | -66.3% | #3,054 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $743 | -36.1% | #2,515 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.2% | +100.1% | #2,999 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Buchanan County has a population of 19,415, making it the #1,915 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.8 years, which is 22.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Buchanan County is $42,886, ranking #3,008 out of 3,222 counties — 42.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 25.2% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.
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The median home value in Buchanan County is $94,900 (-66.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $743/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.1%.
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95.2% of residents in Buchanan County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% above the national rate.
About Buchanan County, Virginia
Buchanan County, Virginia has a total population of 19,415, making it the 1,915th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Buchanan County is 47.8 years, which is 22.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Buchanan County is $42,886, which ranks #3,008 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 42.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 25.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%.
The median home value in Buchanan County is $94,900, 66.3% below the national median. Renters in Buchanan County pay a median gross rent of $743 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Buchanan County, 11.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 66.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.3 min.
Buchanan County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (3.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.1%).
All data for Buchanan County, Virginia 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.