Buchanan County, Iowa
Total Population: 20,645
County Seat: Independence
Median Home Value
$171,400
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$78,430
Across all households
Median Age
39.9 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
25.7%
65 Years and Over
18.3%
Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
98.9%
No Health Insurance
5.9%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
94.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
22.3%
Enrolled in College (18+)
2.9%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$78,430
Mean Household Income
$92,603
Per Capita Income
$37,392
Unemployment Rate (16+)
2.7%
In Labor Force (19–64)
86.1%
SNAP / Food Stamps
6.5%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$171,400
Median Rent
$802/mo
Total Housing Units
8,946
Owner-Occupied
81.1%
Renter-Occupied
18.9%
Vacancy Rate
8.9%
Married Couple Households
55.8%
Cohabiting Couple Households
8.3%
Male Householder, No Partner
16.5%
Female Householder, No Partner
19.4%
Average Household Size
2.51
Broadband Internet Access
86.0%
Housing Built Since 2010
6.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 19019.