Buchanan County, Iowa
County
Overview
- County Name
- Buchanan County
- State
- Iowa
- FIPS Code
- 19019
- State FIPS
- 19
- County FIPS
- 019
Geography
- Land Area
- 571.08 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.01 sq mi
- Total Area
- 573.09 sq mi
- Latitude
- 42.470328
- Longitude
- -91.838666
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 20,507
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 15,313
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 20,150 | 98.3% |
| Hispanic | 363 | 1.8% |
| White | 19,717 | 96.1% |
| Black | 44 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 14 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 20 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,048 | 98.3% |
| Hispanic | 261 | 1.7% |
| White | 14,755 | 96.4% |
| Black | 52 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 102 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 129 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 20,694
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $78,879
- Poverty Rate
- 8.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,766
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 19,862 | 96.0% |
| Black | 124 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 40 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 13,466
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,438 | 25.5% |
| Republican | 4,105 | 30.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 5,850 | 43.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,527 | 48.5% |
| Female | 6,939 | 51.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,581 | 86.0% |
| Hispanic | 158 | 1.2% |
| Black | 5 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 85 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 8,153
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 60.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 7,091 | 61.2% |
| Hispanic | 66 | 41.8% |
| Black | 3 | 60.0% |
| Asian | 45 | 52.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,981 | 61.0% |
| Female | 4,172 | 60.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,398 (31.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,118 (22.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,945
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $179,946
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $884
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 8.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.