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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Buchanan County

Virginia · 26,978 residents · 502.854 sq mi
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Buchanan County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,213. Population has declined 14% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $42,800. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

26,978
−14%since 1990
from 31,333 in 1990
1990 – 2025
54 / sq mi
−14%since 1990
from 62 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.8
+21%since 1990
from 32.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
18K22K25K29K33K1990201020202024Buchanan County
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,213
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,851 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,788
+33%since 1990
from $9,621 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.2%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 21.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$42,800
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$336
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $270 in 1990
US average: $602
82.9%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 80.8% in 1990
17.1% rent
1.9
−10%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(31,113)
Black0.2%(61)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(163)
Asian0.1%(31)
Diversity Score3%(945)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(26,007)
Black2.6%(706)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(128)
Asian0.1%(37)
Diversity Score7.9%(2,126)
8
+161%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.0%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
52.9%
+10.4 ptssince 1990
from 42.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.5 min
+3%since 1990
from 23.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buchanan County, Virginia?

Buchanan County, Virginia has about 26,978 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Buchanan County, Virginia earns about $22,213 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buchanan County, Virginia expensive?

In Buchanan County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $42,800, and the typical rent is about $336 a month.

How educated are people in Buchanan County, Virginia?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Buchanan County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buchanan County, Virginia?

About 23.2% of people in Buchanan County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buchanan County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Buchanan County, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,355 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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