COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Buchanan County

Missouri · 85,998 residents · 408.249 sq mi

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Buchanan County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,704. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $72,500.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Mid-age

median age 36.1

US median: 35.2

Less educated

17% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Less affordable

home values up 37%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

85,998

+4%since 1990

from 83,083 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

211 / sq mi

+4%since 1990

from 204 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

36.1

+6%since 1990

from 34.1 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202484K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$34,704

+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $23,019 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$17,882

+60%since 1990

from $11,193 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

12.2%

−3.3 ptssince 1990

from 15.6% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$72,500

+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $40,200 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$435

+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $304 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

67.6%

−0.4 ptssince 1990

from 68.0% in 1990

32.4% rent

Afford Score

2.1

+20%since 1990

from 1.7 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic95.3%(79,215)

Black3.2%(2,678)

Hispanic / Latino1.9%(1,554)

Asian0.2%(180)

Diversity Score15.3%(12,726)

2000

White, non-Hispanic91.2%(78,406)

Black4.3%(3,714)

Hispanic / Latino2.4%(2,086)

Asian0.4%(384)

Diversity Score17.3%(14,868)

Diversity Score

+13%since 1990

from 15 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

16.9%

+3.4 ptssince 1990

from 13.5% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

81.5%

+9.4 ptssince 1990

from 72.1% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

5.4%

+0.8 ptssince 1990

from 4.7% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

13.3 min

−18%since 1990

from 16.2 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buchanan County, Missouri?

Buchanan County, Missouri has about 85,998 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Buchanan County, Missouri?

The typical household in Buchanan County, Missouri earns about $34,704 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buchanan County, Missouri expensive?

In Buchanan County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $72,500, and the typical rent is about $435 a month.

How educated are people in Buchanan County, Missouri?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Buchanan County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buchanan County, Missouri?

About 12.2% of people in Buchanan County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buchanan County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Buchanan County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,915 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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