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Buchanan County

State:
Virginia
County Seat:
Grundy

Buchanan County's estimated 2025 population is 18,495 with a growth rate of -1.58% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Buchanan County is the 84th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 24,091 and has seen a growth of -23.23% since that time.

18,495
Total Population
37
Population Density (mi²)
84
Population Rank (State)
-296 -1.58%
Annual Population Growth

Buchanan County Population

Buchanan County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Buchanan County includes 96.22% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White19,10696.22%
Black or African American4742.39%
Two or more races2251.13%
Asian500.25%
Other race20.01%

Buchanan County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Buchanan County's average per capita income is $41,160. Household income levels show a median of $42,216. The poverty rate stands at 23.94%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$54,957-
Families$49,167$71,730
Households$42,216$59,584
Non Families$22,210$30,258

$41,160

Average Income

$42,216

Median Household Income

23.94%

Poverty Rate