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Buchanan County, Iowa Population 2021
Buchanan County, Iowa's estimated population is 21,169 with a growth rate of -0.01% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Buchanan County, Iowa is the 30th largest county inIowa. The 2010 Population was 20,974 and has seen a growth of 0.93% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 21,169 | -3 | -0.01% |
| 2020 | 21,172 | -3 | -0.01% |
| 2019 | 21,175 | -3 | -0.01% |
| 2018 | 21,178 | 52 | 0.25% |
| 2017 | 21,126 | 119 | 0.57% |
| 2016 | 21,007 | -98 | -0.46% |
| 2015 | 21,105 | -26 | -0.12% |
| 2014 | 21,131 | 105 | 0.50% |
| 2013 | 21,026 | 32 | 0.15% |
| 2012 | 20,994 | 83 | 0.40% |
| 2011 | 20,911 | -63 | -0.30% |
| 2010 | 20,974 | 130 | 0.62% |
| 1990 | 20,844 | -2,056 | -8.98% |
| 1980 | 22,900 | 1,154 | 5.31% |
| 1970 | 21,746 | -547 | -2.45% |
| 1960 | 22,293 | 366 | 1.67% |
| 1950 | 21,927 | 936 | 4.46% |
| 1940 | 20,991 | 1,441 | 7.37% |
| 1930 | 19,550 | -340 | -1.71% |
| 1920 | 19,890 | 142 | 0.72% |
| 1910 | 19,748 | -1,679 | -7.84% |
| 1900 | 21,427 | 2,430 | 12.79% |
| 1890 | 18,997 | 451 | 2.43% |
| 1880 | 18,546 | 1,512 | 8.88% |
| 1870 | 17,034 | 9,128 | 115.46% |
| 1860 | 7,906 | 7,389 | 1429.21% |
| 1850 | 517 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.01% (-3)
County Website
State
Founded
1837
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
20,974
Growth Since 2010
0.93% (195)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,564 | 97.38% |
| Two or More Races | 384 | 1.82% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 78 | 0.37% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.26% |
| Black or African American | 36 | 0.17% |
| Some Other Race | 2 | 0.01% |
Buchanan County, Iowa Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,029 | 2.59 | 79.3 |
| Married | 4,517 | 3.1 | 91.6 |
| Non Family | 2,460 | 1.23 | 65.2 |
| Female | 699 | 3.52 | 59.1 |
| Male | 353 | 3.85 | 60.9 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 431 | 3.08% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 395 | 2.82% |
| High School Graduate | 5,398 | 38.54% |
| Some College | 2,909 | 20.77% |
| Associates Degree | 1,854 | 13.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,155 | 15.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 863 | 6.16% |
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Buchanan County, Iowa Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,677 | 12,884 | 2,922 |
| Hispanic | 147 | 137 | 79 |
| 2+ Races | 111 | 111 | 31 |
| Native American | 70 | 55 | 2 |
| Black | 26 | 16 | |
| Asian | 12 | 12 | |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 53.74%.
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$38,335
Average Earnings
$47,880
Average Male
$31,989
Average Female
Buchanan County, Iowa Language by Age
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Buchanan County, Iowa Language
96.70% of Buchanan County, Iowa residents speak only English, while 3.30% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.07% of the population.
Buchanan County, Iowa Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,063 | 1,743 | 8.69% |
| Multiple | 375 | 33 | 8.80% |
| Hispanic | 323 | 27 | 8.36% |
| Native | 77 | 11 | 14.29% |
| Black | 14 | 8 | 57.14% |
8.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.58%
Male Poverty Rate
9.78%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Buchanan County, Iowa
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buchanan County, Iowa is Black, with 57.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buchanan County, Iowa is Hispanic, with 8.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.30%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.90%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.69%.
Buchanan County, Iowa Marital Status
Marriage Rates
56.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.8%
Male Marriage Rate
56.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Buchanan County, Iowa Married by Age and Sex
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Buchanan County, Iowa Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Buchanan County, Iowa Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,336 | 8.77% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 2.26% |
| Native American | 2 | 2.86% |
Buchanan County, Iowa Veterans by Education
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4.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
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67.1%
Labor Force Participation
65.6%
Employment Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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87.59%
Born in Buchanan County, Iowa
99.19%
Native Born
0.81%
Foreign Born
0.34%
Non Citizen
0.47%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.19% of Buchanan County, Iowa residents were born in the United States, with 87.59% having been born in Iowa. 0.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990