Buchanan County, MO

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2021 Population

85,545

2.68% 1-year decline

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.4

0.261% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

15.9%

1.18% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$54,073

4.12% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$130,000

3.17% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

39,451

2.3% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Buchanan County, MO had a population of 85.5k people with a median age of 38.4 and a median household income of $54,073. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Buchanan County, MO declined from 87,904 to 85,545, a −2.68% decrease and its median household income grew from $51,933 to $54,073, a 4.12% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Buchanan County, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (82%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.11%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.97%), White (Hispanic) (2.6%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.19%).

None of the households in Buchanan County, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98% of the residents in Buchanan County, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Buchanan County, MO are Missouri Western State University (868 degrees awarded in 2021) and American Business and Technology University (101 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Buchanan County, MO was $130,000, and the homeownership rate was 62.8%.

Most people in Buchanan County, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Buchanan County, MO was 2 cars per household.

Buchanan County, MO borders Atchison County, KS, Doniphan County, KS, Andrew County, MO, Clinton County, MO, DeKalb County, MO, and Platte County, MO.

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Population & Diversity

Buchanan County, MO is home to a population of 85.5k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.82% of Buchanan County, MO residents were born outside of the country (3.27k people).

In 2021, there were 16 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (70.1k people) in Buchanan County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.37k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.39k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98%

2021 Citizenship

98%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98% of Buchanan County, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Buchanan County, MO was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Buchanan County, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Buchanan County, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
70.1k ± 430
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.37k ± 384
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.39k ± 567

6.73%

Hispanic Population

5.76k people

6.73% of the people in Buchanan County, MO are hispanic (5.76k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Buchanan County, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Missouri.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
38,663 ± 4,812 people
India
21,758 ± 3,615 people
China
18,328 ± 3,319 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 38,663 Missouri residents, followed by India with 21,758 and China with 18,328.

Foreign-Born Population

3.82%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.27k people

3.76%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.3k people

As of 2021, 3.82% of Buchanan County, MO residents (3.27k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Buchanan County, MO was 3.76%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Buchanan County, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,056 ± 283
Gulf War (2001-)
1,036 ± 240
Gulf War (1990s)
920 ± 229

Buchanan County, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.98 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Buchanan County, MO employs 39.5k people. The largest industries in Buchanan County, MO are Manufacturing (7,392 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,103 people), and Retail Trade (4,402 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($53,645), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,970), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($51,591).

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,079. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

39.5k

2021 Value

± 1,429

−2.3%

1 Year decline

± 5.36%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Buchanan County, MO declined at a rate of −2.3%, from 40.4k employees to 39.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Buchanan County, MO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,900 people), Production Occupations (4,601 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,665 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Buchanan County, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

39.5k

2021 Value

± 1,429

−2.3%

1 Year decline

± 5.36%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Buchanan County, MO declined at a rate of −2.3%, from 40.4k employees to 39.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Buchanan County, MO, are Manufacturing (7,392 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,103 people), and Retail Trade (4,402 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Buchanan County, MO, though some of these residents may live in Buchanan County, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,653

Median earning men ± $1,252

$30,738

Median earning women ± $1,217

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,328), Construction ($49,472), and Manufacturing ($47,587).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,321), Information ($46,042), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($42,650).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,067
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
635
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
400
Other Services, Except Public Administration

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.03M
Manufacturing
$722k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$338k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $32.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($30.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($30.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Missouri products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$303B

2020 Value in Missouri

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Missouri

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Missouri trade was $303B. This is expected to increase 103% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Missouri trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$24.9B
Kansas
$14.6B
Texas
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $24.9B, followed by Kansas with $14.6B and Texas and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Missouri shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Buchanan County, MO went to Donald J. Trump with 61.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (61.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.45%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Buchanan County, MO for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Buchanan County, MO awarded 969 degrees. The student population of Buchanan County, MO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,657 male students and 2,786 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Buchanan County, MO are White (734 and 77.4%), followed by Black or African American (90 and 9.49%), Two or More Races (41 and 4.32%), and Hispanic or Latino (28 and 2.95%).

The largest universities in Buchanan County, MO by number of degrees awarded are Missouri Western State University (868 and 89.6%) and American Business and Technology University (101 and 10.4%).

The most popular majors in Buchanan County, MO are General Business Administration & Management (129 and 13.3%), Registered Nursing (93 and 9.6%), and General Computer & Information Sciences (70 and 7.22%).

The median tuition cost in Buchanan County, MO for a public four year colleges is $6,900 for in-state students and $14,520 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2019 in Buchanan County, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 53.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 42.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 4,443 (37.3% men and 62.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 4,443 students enrolled in Buchanan County, MO, 37.3% men and 62.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,220 records, of which 64.3% were women and 35.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
93 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
57 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
47 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Buchanan County, MO was Registered Nursing with 93 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Buchanan County, MO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Missouri Western State University
868 degrees awarded
American Business and Technology University
101 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Missouri Western State University with 868 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 404 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Buchanan County, MO, which is 0.715 times less than the 565 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 734 degrees mean that there were 8.16 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 90 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($6,900) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,030) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Measure

In 2021, 0.644% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.544% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.47M), Some college (1.12M), and Bachelors Degree (844k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Buchanan County, MO was $130,000 in 2021, which is 0.531 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $126,000 to $130,000, a 3.17% increase. The homeownership rate in Buchanan County, MO is 62.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Buchanan County, MO have an average commute time of 17.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Buchanan County, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Buchanan County, MO is $54,073. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Buchanan County, MO was Census Tract 1 with a value of $85,168, followed by Census Tract 22 and Census Tract 7.01, with respective values of $84,088 and $77,628.

In 2022, 13.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Buchanan County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.571%.

Housing

Property

$130,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,942

$20,879

Median Property Taxes

±$885

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Buchanan County, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Buchanan County, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.8%

Homeownership

2021

61.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 62.8% of the housing units in Buchanan County, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Buchanan County, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1
Census Tract 22
Census Tract 7.01

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Buchanan County, MO was Census Tract 1 with a value of $85,168, followed by Census Tract 22 and Census Tract 7.01, with respective values of $84,088 and $77,628.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Buchanan County, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,073

Median Household Income

± $2,587

33.2k

Number of Households

± 1,215

In 2021, the median household income of the 33.2k households in Buchanan County, MO grew to $54,073 from the previous year's value of $51,933.

The following chart displays the households in Buchanan County, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Buchanan County, MO is from Missouri.

0.457

2021 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2021, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0667% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.9%)
Carpooled (10.2%)
Worked At Home (4.61%)

In 2021, 81.9% of workers in Buchanan County, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.2%) and those who worked at home (4.61%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Buchanan County, MO have a shorter commute time (17.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.891% of the workforce in Buchanan County, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Buchanan County, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Buchanan County, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Buchanan County, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 13.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Buchanan County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.571%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

15.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Buchanan County, MO (13k out of 81.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Buchanan County, MO is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 17.3% of the children was living in poverty in Buchanan County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 463 in Buchanan County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 56.6 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

87.7% of the population of Buchanan County, MO has health coverage, with 43% on employee plans, 15.1% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 15.3% on non-group plans, and 1.76% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Buchanan County, MO see 1680 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.44% increase from the previous year (1640 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1373 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 524 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,680 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Buchanan County, MO

Primary care physicians in Buchanan County, MO see an average of 1,680 patients per year. This represents a 2.44% increase from the previous year (1,640 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Buchanan County, MO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.6% under 18 years, 21.2% between 18 and 34 years, 38.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 16% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.3%

Uninsured

43%

Employer Coverage

15.1%

Medicaid

12.5%

Medicare

15.3%

Non-Group

1.76%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Buchanan County, MO grew by 1.86% from 12.1% to 12.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Buchanan County, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 62 in Buchanan County, MO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Buchanan County, MO.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.5% in Buchanan County, MO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Buchanan County, MO.

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