Buckingham County, Virginia

Buckingham County, Virginia is a county located in the Southern Region (South Atlantic) of United States. According to the latest population census dating back to 2000, the Buckingham County is home to 15623 inhabitants. In July 2008, its estimated population was 15977, It is the 43rd smallest county by population in the U.S. state of Virginia. The county encompasses an area of 583.56 square miles (1511.41 sq km ), of which, 580.86 square miles (1504.42 sq km) of it is land and 2.7 square miles (6.99 sq km) of it is water, it is the 14th largest in terms of geographical size.

Buckingham County Virginia
Map of Buckingham County, Virginia

As of the census of 2000, there were 15623 people, 5324 households, and 3760 families residing in the county. The population density was 26.9 people per square mile (10.39/kmē), making it the tenth least densely populated county in Virginia. There were 6290 housing units at an average density of 10.8 per square mile (4.17/kmē). The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.99. In the county the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 82.2 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 79 females. As of July 2008, the estimated population was 15977, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 61.76% White, 36.68% Black or African American, 0.23% American Indian, 0.21% Asian, 0.01% Native Hawaiian, and 1.11% from two or more races.

Buckingham County Virginia Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Buckingham County Virginia School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Buckingham County Virginia GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $29882, making it the 24th lowest county by median household income in Virginia. The median income for a family in the county was $37465, making it the 29th poorest county by median family income among the Virginia. The per capita income for the county was $13669, making it the fourth lowest county by per capita income in Virginia.

In 2000, 3417 pupils and students, of which 1838 are male and 1579 are female, 21.87% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 167 nursery or pri school, 214 kindergarten, 1798 elementary school, 902 high school and 336 College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Dillwyn TownBuckingham County0.690.690447646.41109119167
YearPopulation
April 2000 census15623
April 2000 Estimate15623
July 2000 Estimate15613
July 2001 Estimate15728
July 2002 Estimate15680
July 2003 Estimate15715
July 2004 Estimate15708
July 2005 Estimate15825
July 2006 Estimate15874
July 2007 Estimate15977
July 2008 Estimate15977
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school9176167
Kindergarten14272214
Elementary school9168821798
High school564338902
College or graduate school125211336
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Buckingham County, Virginia$29882$37465$13669
Virginia, United States$46677$54169$23975
United States$41994$50046$21587