Buchanan County, Missouri
County
Overview
- County Name
- Buchanan County
- State
- Missouri
- FIPS Code
- 29021
- State FIPS
- 29
- County FIPS
- 021
Geography
- Land Area
- 408.25 sq mi
- Water Area
- 6.93 sq mi
- Total Area
- 415.18 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.660369
- Longitude
- -94.808173
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 81,577
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 63,127
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 76,502 | 93.8% |
| Hispanic | 5,071 | 6.2% |
| White | 67,946 | 83.3% |
| Black | 4,532 | 5.6% |
| Asian | 493 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 170 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 275 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 624 | 0.8% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 60,008 | 95.1% |
| Hispanic | 3,122 | 4.9% |
| White | 54,175 | 85.8% |
| Black | 3,963 | 6.3% |
| Asian | 586 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 817 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 274 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 315 | 0.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 83,568
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $63,582
- Poverty Rate
- 15.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 12,864
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 67,554 | 80.8% |
| Black | 4,855 | 5.8% |
| Asian | 930 | 1.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 48,256
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 11,854 | 24.6% |
| Republican | 23,023 | 47.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 13,378 | 27.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 22,715 | 47.1% |
| Female | 25,243 | 52.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 41,584 | 86.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,642 | 3.4% |
| Black | 453 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 406 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 24,404
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 50.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 21,530 | 51.8% |
| Hispanic | 547 | 33.3% |
| Black | 105 | 23.2% |
| Asian | 146 | 36.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 11,770 | 51.8% |
| Female | 12,528 | 49.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 17,846 (31.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 13,629 (24.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 38,472
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $173,177
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $911
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 7.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.