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Buchanan County, VA: growth, migration and housing
Buchanan County has 18,492 residents, down 8.7% since 2020 (-1.2% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 229 households moved in and 293 moved out (-64 net), while a net $5.3M of income left. Median household income is $42,886, the median home $94,900 and median rent $743 a month.
In Virginia: 133rd of 133 counties for 5-year population growth · 122nd of 133 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 129th of 133 counties for median household income · 132nd of 133 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Tazewell County, VA | 59 | $2.8M |
| Russell County, VA | 24 | $1.0M |
| Dickenson County, VA | 20 | $0.8M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Buchanan County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Tazewell County, VA | 66 | $2.8M |
| Russell County, VA | 30 | $1.2M |
| Dickenson County, VA | 21 | $0.9M |
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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.