Buckingham County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Buckingham County is located in Virginia with a total population of 16,914. It is the 89th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Buckingham County is 43.7 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Buckingham County is $59,199. This is 35% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.7%. This is 38% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $167,800. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $360,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Buckingham County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Buckingham County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 60.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 31.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (31.9% vs 18.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

13.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.7%.