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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Buckingham County

Virginia · 12,873 residents · 579.623 sq mi
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Buckingham County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $22,661. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 2,750 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $44,100. Households here earn about 32% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

12,873
−18%vs 2000
vs 15,623 in 2000
1990 – 2025
22 / sq mi
−18%vs 2000
vs 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.1
−8%vs 2000
vs 38.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
12K14K15K16K18K1990201020202024Buckingham County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,661
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,882 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,165
−33%vs 2000
vs $13,669 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.5%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$44,100
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $71,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$266
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $370 in 2000
US average: $450
78.2%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.8% in 2000
21.8% rent
1.9
−18%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(9,184)
Black38.9%(6,073)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(126)
Asian0.2%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.2%(9,558)
1990
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(7,557)
Black40.9%(5,267)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(61)
Asian0.2%(25)
Other0.2%(24)
Diversity Score61.6%(7,929)
62
+1%vs 2000
vs 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.9%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
53.6%
−9.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.8%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.9 min
−8%vs 2000
vs 31.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buckingham County, Virginia?

Buckingham County, Virginia has about 12,873 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Buckingham County, Virginia earns about $22,661 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buckingham County, Virginia expensive?

In Buckingham County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $44,100, and the typical rent is about $266 a month.

How educated are people in Buckingham County, Virginia?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Buckingham County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buckingham County, Virginia?

About 19.5% of people in Buckingham County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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