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 167 years ago in 1857.

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Location of Buchanan County on Virginia map.

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 : 03:35:18 (23rd February 2025)
Density : 16 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -16.91% (2010-2020)
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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.

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Buchanan County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Buchanan County.

City Name Population Title
Grundy 883 Town of the United States

Buchanan County has 6 neighbours.

  • 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

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People born in Buchanan County (1)

American judge Elizabeth A. McClanahan was born in Buchanan County

Other places with the same name (3)

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