Buchanan County, Virginia
Buchanan County: County in Virginia, United States
About
Buchanan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 24,098 and a population density of 18 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 20,613 inhabitants. Its county seat is Grundy. The county was created 166 years ago in 1857.
Quick Facts about Buchanan County
Population : | 20,613 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Virginia (United States) |
Different from : | Buchanan County, Buchanan County |
Area : | 1305 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.2% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.8% |
Named for : | James Buchanan |
Capital : | Grundy |
Establishment : | January 01, 1858 |
Time Zone : | America/New_York |
Local time : | 00:20:27 (6th December 2024) |
Density : | 16 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -16.91% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Buchanan County is located at 37°15'60"N 82°2'10"W (37.2666300, -82.0360300). It has 6 neighbors: Russell County, Pike County, McDowell County, Dickenson County, Tazewell County and Mingo County.
Buchanan County map
Buchanan County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Buchanan County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Grundy | 883 | Town of the United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Buchanan County
Buchanan County has 6 neighbours.
- Russell County county in Virginia, United States
- Pike County county in Kentucky, United States
- McDowell County county in West Virginia, United States
- Dickenson County county in Virginia, United States
- Tazewell County county in Virginia, United States
- Mingo County county in West Virginia, United States
- Grundy
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Buchanan County decreased by 16.91% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 24,098 | - | census |
2011 | 23,824 | -1.15% | estimation process |
2012 | 23,822 | -0.01% | estimation process |
2013 | 23,625 | -0.83% | estimation process |
2014 | 23,152 | -2.04% | estimation process |
2015 | 22,752 | -1.76% | estimation process |
2016 | 22,212 | -2.43% | estimation process |
2017 | 21,604 | -2.81% | estimation process |
2018 | 21,369 | -1.1% | estimation process |
2019 | 21,004 | -1.74% | estimation process |
2020 | 20,613 | -1.9% | estimation process |
People born in Buchanan County (1)
American judge Elizabeth A. McClanahan was born in Buchanan County
Other places with the same name (3)
- Buchanan County , Missouri county in Virginia, United States with a population of 86,530 people.
- Buchanan County , Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 21,287 people.
Virginia Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
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Fairfax County | 1,150,847 | County in Virginia, United States |
Prince William County | 475,533 | County in Virginia, United States |
Virginia Beach | 451,231 | The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business. |
Loudoun County | 422,784 | County in Virginia, United States |
Chesterfield County | 358,245 | County in South Carolina, United States |
Henrico County | 333,766 | County in Virginia, United States |
Chesapeake | 247,011 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
Norfolk | 242,803 | The most populous city in Virginia. |
Arlington County | 240,119 | County in Virginia, United States; suburb of Washington, D. |
Richmond | 232,226 | The capital of Virginia. |
Arlington | 229,164 | A county in Virginia. |
City of Portsmouth | 215,133 | Administrative division in Virginia, United States |
Newport News | 179,062 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
Alexandria | 158,726 | A city in Virginia. |
Stafford County | 156,748 | County in Virginia, United States |
East Hampton | 147,993 | Town in New York |