Unified School District · VA
Buchanan County Public Schools
Buchanan County Public Schools is a unified school district in Virginia with a community population of 19,415. The median household income is $42,886 and the median age is 47.8.
19,415
Population
39
People / sq mi
$42,886
Median Income
47.8
Median Age
Buchanan County Public Schools covers 503 sq mi of land at 38.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 74.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$42,886
Median Household Income
$23,508
Per Capita Income
17.5%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$94,900
Median Home Value
$743
Median Rent
83.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
78.6%
High School+
11.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Buchanan County Public Schools serves a community with a population of 19,415 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Virginia.
The median household income in Buchanan County Public Schools is $42,886, with a per capita income of $23,508. The poverty rate is 17.5%.
Buchanan County Public Schools is 93.8% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 74.7% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Buchanan County Public Schools, 78.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Buchanan County Public Schools is $94,900, with a median rent of $743. The homeownership rate is 83.1%.
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Data for Buchanan County Public Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 5100510).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.