Buchanan County, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Buchanan County
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51027
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 027
Geography
- Land Area
- 502.86 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.08 sq mi
- Total Area
- 503.94 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.268120
- Longitude
- -82.038151
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 19,320
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 16,100
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 19,135 | 99.0% |
| Hispanic | 188 | 1.0% |
| White | 18,104 | 93.7% |
| Black | 688 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 137 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 64 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,974 | 99.2% |
| Hispanic | 131 | 0.8% |
| White | 15,053 | 93.5% |
| Black | 752 | 4.7% |
| Asian | 85 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 96 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 66 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 19,415
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $43,623
- Poverty Rate
- 23.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,585
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 18,205 | 93.8% |
| Black | 751 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 152 | 0.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 13,366
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 7,186 | 53.8% |
| Republican | 5,849 | 43.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 331 | 2.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,388 | 47.8% |
| Female | 6,978 | 52.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,747 | 95.4% |
| Hispanic | 81 | 0.6% |
| Black | 73 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,502
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 33.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,340 | 34.0% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 19.8% |
| Black | 15 | 20.5% |
| Asian | 21 | 38.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,282 | 35.7% |
| Female | 2,220 | 31.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,003 (33.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,708 (11.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 10,321
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $97,478
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $743
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 6.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.