Buchanan County, Iowa Population 2022
Buchanan County, Iowa's estimated population is 21,166 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 in Iowa. The 2010 Population was 20,974 and has seen a growth of 0.92% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 517 | 0.00% | |
| 1860 | 7,906 | 7,389 | 1429.21% |
| 1870 | 17,034 | 9,128 | 115.46% |
| 1880 | 18,546 | 1,512 | 8.88% |
| 1890 | 18,997 | 451 | 2.43% |
| 1900 | 21,427 | 2,430 | 12.79% |
| 1910 | 19,748 | -1,679 | -7.84% |
| 1920 | 19,890 | 142 | 0.72% |
| 1930 | 19,550 | -340 | -1.71% |
| 1940 | 20,991 | 1,441 | 7.37% |
| 1950 | 21,927 | 936 | 4.46% |
| 1960 | 22,293 | 366 | 1.67% |
| 1970 | 21,746 | -547 | -2.45% |
| 1980 | 22,900 | 1,154 | 5.31% |
| 1990 | 20,844 | -2,056 | -8.98% |
| 2010 | 20,974 | 130 | 0.62% |
| 2011 | 20,911 | -63 | -0.30% |
| 2012 | 20,994 | 83 | 0.40% |
| 2013 | 21,026 | 32 | 0.15% |
| 2014 | 21,131 | 105 | 0.50% |
| 2015 | 21,105 | -26 | -0.12% |
| 2016 | 21,007 | -98 | -0.46% |
| 2017 | 21,126 | 119 | 0.57% |
| 2018 | 21,178 | 52 | 0.25% |
| 2019 | 21,175 | -3 | -0.01% |
| 2020 | 21,172 | -3 | -0.01% |
| 2021 | 21,169 | -3 | -0.01% |
| 2022 | 21,166 | -3 | -0.01% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,533 | 97.12% |
| Black or African American | 30 | 0.14% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 73 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.01% |
| Some Other Race | 3 | 0.01% |
| Two or More Races | 456 | 2.16% |
Buchanan County, Iowa Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,027 | 2.6 | 80 |
| Married | 4,573 | 3.16 | 92.3 |
| Male | 362 | 3.56 | 64.1 |
| Female | 693 | 3.37 | 61 |
| Non Family | 2,399 | 1.18 | 64.4 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 469 | 3.34% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 383 | 2.73% |
| High School Graduate | 5,102 | 36.34% |
| Some College | 3,053 | 21.75% |
| Associates Degree | 1,931 | 13.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,205 | 15.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 896 | 6.38% |
Buchanan County, Iowa Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 158 | 133 | 78 |
| 2+ Races | 172 | 160 | 43 |
| White | 13,688 | 12,883 | 2,994 |
| Native American | 29 | 17 | 2 |
| Asian | 15 | 15 | |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | |
| Black | 22 | 18 |
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 49.37%.
$39,627
Average Earnings
$49,628
Average Male
$32,537
Average Female
Buchanan County, Iowa Language by Age
Buchanan County, Iowa Language
96.33% of Buchanan County, Iowa residents speak only English, while 3.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.33% of the population.
Buchanan County, Iowa Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 16 | 7 | 43.75% |
| Hispanic | 338 | 26 | 7.69% |
| Multiple | 452 | 34 | 7.52% |
| White | 20,067 | 1,479 | 7.37% |
| Other | NaN% |
7.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.44%
Male Poverty Rate
8.27%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Buchanan County, Iowa
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buchanan County, Iowa is Black, with 43.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buchanan County, Iowa is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.26%.
Buchanan County, Iowa Marital Status
Marriage Rates
57.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.2%
Male Marriage Rate
57.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Buchanan County, Iowa Married by Age and Sex
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 55-64.
Buchanan County, Iowa Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,331 | 8.73% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 1.77% |
Buchanan County, Iowa Veterans by Education
2.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
68.1%
Labor Force Participation
66.2%
Employment Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
87.42%
Born in Buchanan County, Iowa
99.30%
Native Born
0.70%
Foreign Born
0.40%
Non Citizen
0.29%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.30% of Buchanan County, Iowa residents were born in the United States, with 87.42% having been born in Iowa. 0.40% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- 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