Buckingham County's estimated 2026 population is 17,163 with a growth rate of 0.15% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Buckingham County is the 89th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 17,092 and has seen a growth of 0.42% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.1 years
Female: 47.3 years
Male: 42.6 years
There are 13,959 adults, (3,536 of whom are seniors) in Buckingham County.
Female: 7,485 (44.1%)
Male: 9,491 (55.9%)
The racial composition of Buckingham County includes 61.45% White, 30.6% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,432 | 61.45% |
| Black or African American | 5,195 | 30.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,046 | 6.16% |
| Other race | 213 | 1.25% |
| Asian | 65 | 0.38% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.15% |
Buckingham County's average per capita income is $43,671. Household income levels show a median of $60,828. The poverty rate stands at 12.46%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,373 | - |
| Families | $80,505 | $92,922 |
| Households | $60,828 | $76,646 |
| Non Families | $36,678 | $45,404 |
Average Income
Median Household Income
Poverty Rate