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Buckingham County

Virginia · 17,146 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 $34,720. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $99,300. Households here earn about 43% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,146
+10%since 2000
from 15,623 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
30 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
+9%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K14K15K16K18K1990201020202024Buckingham County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,720
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,882 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,752
+23%since 2000
from $13,669 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 7.2%
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$630
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.9%
−33.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
24.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+20%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(10,494)
Black34.9%(5,979)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(288)
Asian0.4%(63)
Other0.9%(161)
Diversity Score61.7%(10,586)
Diversity Score
62
+1%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
61.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+2%since 2000
from 31.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.5%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
Female
33.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−53.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buckingham County, Virginia?

Buckingham County, Virginia has about 17,146 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Buckingham County, Virginia earns about $34,720 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 $99,300, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in Buckingham County, Virginia?

About 12.4% 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 19.0% 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 4,273 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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