Buchanan County's estimated 2026 population is 18,261 with a growth rate of -1.25% 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 -24.2% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47.8 years
Female: 50.5 years
Male: 45.6 years
There are 16,163 adults, (4,633 of whom are seniors) in Buchanan County.
Female: 9,343 (48.1%)
Male: 10,072 (51.9%)
The racial composition of Buchanan County includes 93.77% White, 3.87% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,205 | 93.77% |
| Black or African American | 751 | 3.87% |
| Two or more races | 284 | 1.46% |
| Asian | 152 | 0.78% |
| Other race | 15 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.04% |
Buchanan County's average per capita income is $44,103. Household income levels show a median of $42,886. The poverty rate stands at 25.22%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $55,256 | - |
| Families | $51,617 | $68,010 |
| Households | $42,886 | $56,349 |
| Non Families | $21,303 | $29,283 |
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