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Buchanan County, MO: growth, migration and housing
Buchanan County has 83,540 residents, down 1.1% since 2020 (-0.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,859 households moved in and 1,949 moved out (-90 net), while a net $23.9M of income left. Median household income is $62,158, the median home $166,300 and median rent $902 a month.
In Missouri: 96th of 115 counties for 5-year population growth · 79th of 115 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 47th of 115 counties for median household income · 62nd of 115 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Buchanan County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew County, MO | 248 | $11.9M |
| Jackson County, MO | 136 | $6.3M |
| Clay County, MO | 106 | $6.9M |
| Platte County, MO | 95 | $6.4M |
| DeKalb County, MO | 73 | $3.4M |
| Clinton County, MO | 66 | $3.5M |
| Doniphan County, KS | 60 | $1.8M |
| Johnson County, KS | 40 | $2.0M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Buchanan County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew County, MO | 273 | $13.8M |
| Jackson County, MO | 143 | $6.8M |
| Platte County, MO | 137 | $7.4M |
| Clay County, MO | 135 | $7.7M |
| Johnson County, KS | 68 | $4.6M |
| DeKalb County, MO | 56 | $3.6M |
| Doniphan County, KS | 52 | $2.2M |
| Clinton County, MO | 52 | $2.9M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.