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Buchanan County

State:
Missouri
County Seat:
Saint Joseph

Buchanan County's estimated 2025 population is 83,086 with a growth rate of 0.08% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Buchanan County is the 15th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 89,071 and has seen a growth of -6.72% since that time.

83,086
Total Population
204
Population Density (mi²)
15
Population Rank (State)
65 0.08%
Annual Population Growth

Buchanan County Population

Buchanan County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Buchanan County includes 82.26% White, 5.74% Black or African American, 3.01% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Native American

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White68,98282.26%
Two or more races5,5686.64%
Black or African American4,8125.74%
Other race2,5283.01%
Asian1,0101.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander5990.71%
Native American3560.42%

Buchanan County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Buchanan County's average per capita income is $42,493. Household income levels show a median of $59,423. The poverty rate stands at 16.88%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$89,425$113,859
Families$72,210$96,101
Households$59,423$80,717
Non Families$35,327$52,184

$42,493

Average Income

$59,423

Median Household Income

16.88%

Poverty Rate