Buckingham County, Virginia

VA · FIPS 51029 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 16,976 #2,038 / 3,222
37th
Median Household Income $60,828 -19.1% #2,005 / 3,222
38th
Median Age 44.1 years +13.4% #923 / 3,222
71th
Median Home Value $173,400 -38.5% #1,734 / 3,222
46th
Median Gross Rent $927 -20.3% #1,298 / 3,222
60th
Poverty Rate 12.5% -1.1% #1,389 / 3,222
57th

Demographics

Buckingham County has a population of 16,976, making it the #2,038 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.1 years, which is 13.4% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.2%
Native Born
1.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Buckingham County is $60,828, ranking #2,005 out of 3,222 counties — 19.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.5% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.

Median Household Income
$60,828 −19.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,005 of 3,222
38th percentile
Per Capita Income
$30,121 −27.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,409 of 3,222
25th percentile
Poverty Rate
12.5% −1.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,389 of 3,222
57th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.7% −11.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,816 of 3,222
44th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.5% −56.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,883 of 3,222
11th percentile
Mean Commute Time
45.5 min +64.9% vs nat'l
Rank #11 of 3,222
100th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Buckingham County is $173,400 (-38.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $927/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.3%.

Median Home Value
$173,400 −38.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,734 of 3,222
46th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$927 −20.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,298 of 3,222
60th percentile
Homeownership Rate
77.3% +20.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,088 of 3,222
66th percentile
77.3% Homeownership

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Health

90.8% of residents in Buckingham County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.0% below the national rate.

90.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
90.8% −1.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,988 of 3,222
38th percentile

About Buckingham County, Virginia

Buckingham County, Virginia has a total population of 16,976, making it the 2,038th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Buckingham County is 44.1 years, which is 13.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Buckingham County is $60,828, which ranks #2,005 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.

The median home value in Buckingham County is $173,400, 38.5% below the national median. Renters in Buckingham County pay a median gross rent of $927 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Buckingham County, 14.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 56.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 45.5 min.

Buckingham County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 60.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (30.6%) and Two or More Races (5.1%).

All data for Buckingham 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.