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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Buckingham County

Virginia · 15,623 residents · 579.623 sq mi
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Buckingham County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,882. Population has grown 21% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $71,200. The poverty rate of 20.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,623
+21%since 1990
from 12,873 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
27 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 22 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.2
+9%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K14K15K16K18K1990201020202024Buckingham County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,882
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,661 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,669
+49%since 1990
from $9,165 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
20.0%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 19.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,200
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$370
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $266 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.8%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 78.2% in 1990
22.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+22%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.8%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 53.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+9%since 1990
from 28.9 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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BUCKINGHAM COUNTY VS
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Population14,920−13%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buckingham County, Virginia?

Buckingham County, Virginia has about 15,623 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Buckingham County, Virginia earns about $29,882 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 $71,200, and the typical rent is about $370 a month.

How educated are people in Buckingham County, Virginia?

About 8.5% 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 20.0% of people in Buckingham County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buckingham County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Buckingham County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,750 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 9302.01Census Tract 9302.02Census Tract 9301.01Census Tract 9301.02
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 24590ZIP 23936ZIP 23921ZIP 23123ZIP 24553ZIP 24562ZIP 23004ZIP 24599
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