Buchanan County, Virginia Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Buchanan County, Virginia
Buchanan County, Virginia Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
19,415
Median Age
47.8
Male Median
45.6
Female Median
50.5
Buchanan County, Virginia Population Growth

Buchanan County, Virginia Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -20.6%%.
-20.6%% Growth
Buchanan County, Virginia Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Buchanan County, Virginia Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.8 | 19,415 |
| 2023 | 47.3 | 19,857 |
| 2022 | 47.6 | 20,246 |
| 2021 | 47.8 | 20,615 |
| 2020 | 47.6 | 21,374 |
| 2019 | 46.8 | 21,788 |
| 2018 | 46.5 | 22,138 |
| 2017 | 46.3 | 22,611 |
| 2016 | 45.9 | 23,158 |
| 2015 | 45.5 | 23,486 |
| 2014 | 45.3 | 23,683 |
| 2013 | 44.8 | 23,920 |
| 2012 | 43.9 | 24,071 |
| 2011 | 43.4 | 24,173 |
| 2010 | 42.6 | 24,459 |
Buchanan County, Virginia Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.2% |
| 5–17 | 12.5% |
| 18–24 | 6.5% |
| 25–34 | 11.4% |
| 35–54 | 26.2% |
| 55–64 | 15.3% |
| 65+ | 23.9% |
Dependency Ratios for Buchanan County, Virginia
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 68.4
- Youth Dependency:
- 28.2
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 40.2
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Buchanan County, Virginia
The median age in Buchanan County, Virginia is 47.8 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Buchanan County, Virginia is 19,415.
In Buchanan County, Virginia, seniors (ages 65+) make up 23.9% of the population, while children under 18 represent 12.5%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Buchanan County, Virginia is aging.