Buchanan County, VA

County

Cities in Buchanan County

Neighborhoods in Buchanan County

Grimsleyville / Mavisdale

Patterson / Royal City

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Buchanan

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

11.4%

Households with Children

27.5%

School Enrollment K-12

956

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.2%
School Age (5-17): 12.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.9%
Working Age (35-54): 26.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.3%
Seniors (65+): 23.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 21.4%
High School / GED: 44.0%
Some College or Associate's: 23.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 11.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 18.0%
Single Parents: 9.5%
Couples & Adults: 38.4%
Living Alone: 34.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 93.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 1.1%
Asian: 0.8%
Black or African American: 3.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 20.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 79.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 72.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 26.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 97.1%
Spanish: 1.4%
European & Indo-European: 0.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.8%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 0.9%
Elementary (1-4): 2.4%
Middle School (5-8): 2.1%
High School (9-12): 2.9%
College / Graduate: 2.3%
Not Enrolled: 89.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources