Buchanan County's estimated 2026 population is 17,940 with a growth rate of -1.89% 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 -25.53% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
White (96.22%)
Black or African American (2.39%)
Two or more races (1.13%)
Asian (0.25%)
Other race (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,106 | 96.22% |
| Black or African American | 474 | 2.39% |
| Two or more races | 225 | 1.13% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.25% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $54,957 | - |
| Families | $49,167 | $71,730 |
| Households | $42,216 | $59,584 |
| Non Families | $22,210 | $30,258 |
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