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 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,828 | -19.1% | #2,005 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.1 years | +13.4% | #923 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $173,400 | -38.5% | #1,734 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $927 | -20.3% | #1,298 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% | -1.1% | #1,389 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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90.8% of residents in Buckingham County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.0% below the national rate.
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.