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Buckingham County, Virginia
Buckingham County, Virginia. Buckingham County had 17,137 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.8% since 2020, slower than Virginia (+2.9%). It holds 3 places (1 city, village or borough and 2 census-designated) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 51029.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
17,137
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 16,824 · ACS 2020-2024: 16,976
Median household income
$60,828
±$4,412 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$173,400
±$13,114 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$927
±$89 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in Buckingham County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 16,824 residents in Buckingham County. The Census Bureau estimates 17,137 for July 1, 2025, up 1.8% since 2020, slower than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 16,976 over 580 square miles of land.
| Measure | Buckingham County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 16,976 | 8,705,170 | −83 |
| Households | 6,274±229 | 3,365,732 | +448 |
| Average household size | 2.36±0.09 | 2.52 | −0.20 |
| Housing units | 7,284±27 | 3,684,756 | −160 |
Buckingham County's population since 2000
From 15,623 in 2000 to 17,137 in 2025: up 9.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Buckingham County?
Buckingham County holds 3 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Dillwyn with 441 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Dillwyn | 436 | $52,794 |
|---|---|---|
| YogavilleGEOID 5188145 | 242 | $48,750 |
| Buckingham CourthouseGEOID 5110856 | 129 | $112,295 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Buckingham County?
The median resident of Buckingham County is 44.1 years old; 17.8% are under 18 and 20.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 60.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 30.6%. 1.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Buckingham County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.1±0.6 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.8%±0.4 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.8%±0.5 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6% | 11.0% | +0.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 60.9%±0.6 pts | 58.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 30.6%±1.3 pts | 18.3% | −3.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 6.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.1%±1.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.8%±0.6 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.7%±1.7 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.2%±1.5 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 20.1%±2.4 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.2%±3.4 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.0%±2.1 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.5%±2.3 pts | 42.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.3%±1.3 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Buckingham County earn?
Half of Buckingham County's 6,274 households earn less than $60,828 a year (±$4,412), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $60,335 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Buckingham County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,828±$4,412 | $93,170 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $76,646±$5,373 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,121±$2,016 | $50,666 | +$4,763 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.5%±2.3 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.0%±6.8 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.0%±3.4 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 76.4%±3.9 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Buckingham County?
Owners occupy 77.3% of Buckingham County's occupied homes and renters 22.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $173,400 by its owner (±$13,114). The median renter pays $927 a month including utilities, and 42.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Buckingham County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $173,400±$13,114 | $383,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $927±$89 | $1,579 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.9%±11.0 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,264±$95 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.3%±3.7 pts | 67.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,284±27 | 3,684,756 | −160 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±1.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±2.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.8%±3.7 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 24.4%±3.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.6%±2.5 pts | 7.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Buckingham County building?
Builders took permits for 86 new housing units across Buckingham County in 2025 (86 single-family), 5.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Buckingham County get to work?
80.8% of Buckingham County's workers drive alone and 7.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 43.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.7%.
| Measure | Buckingham County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.1%±2.3 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7%±2.1 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.8%±4.0 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.1%±2.0 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.5%±1.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.8%±1.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.9%±2.7 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 43.0 min±3.6 | 27.3 min | +6.7 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Buckingham County's census tracts?
Buckingham County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $57,167 (Tract 9301.02) to $62,252 (Tract 9302.02).
| Tract 9301.0151029930101 | 3,843±365 | $60,417 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9301.0251029930102 | 3,159±422 | $57,167 |
| Tract 9302.0151029930201 | 5,409±307 | $58,098 |
| Tract 9302.0251029930202 | 4,565±425 | $62,252 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Buckingham County compare with Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 87th of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 67th of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 122nd of 133 |
| Median household income | 91st of 133 |
| Median home value | 103rd of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 90th of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 59th of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 124th of 133 |
| Median age | 56th of 133 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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