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Buckingham County, VA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Buckingham County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 17,137
- +1.9% since 2020
- Households
- 6,274
- Median household income
- $60,828
- +24.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $173,400
- Jobs located here
- 3,142
- Highest market score
- 79
- Insurance agencies, #247 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 17,137 people live in Buckingham County, in 6,274 households. Population estimates show Buckingham County grew 1.9% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Buckingham County is $60,828 a year, 25% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 24.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Buckingham County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 159, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (57).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Buckingham County are for insurance agencies (79), sit-down restaurants (76) and restaurants and cafes (76). Buckingham County ranks #247 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
For its number of households, Buckingham County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for restaurants and cafes (80% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Buckingham County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Buckingham County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 79 | #247 of 2,272 | 9 | 14.3 | $2.2M | 173 | 4 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 76 | #207 of 2,405 | 6 | 9.6 | $3.5M | 521 | 4 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 76 | #211 of 2,405 | 14 | 22.3 | $1.5M | 399 | 6 |
| Auto repair shops | 74 | #230 of 2,378 | 11 | 17.5 | $627K | 141 | 5 |
| Auto repair and car care | 66 | #490 of 2,401 | 18 | 28.7 | $383K | 143 | 10 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 65 | #513 of 2,394 | 11 | 17.5 | $567K | 372 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 64 | #472 of 2,339 | 6 | 9.6 | $833K | 193 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 64 | #479 of 2,385 | 10 | 15.9 | $500K | 235 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 56 | #910 of 2,358 | 10 | 15.9 | $2.3M | 95 | 12 |
| Pet businesses | 50 | #1,098 of 2,200 | 7 | 11.2 | $700K | 80 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 47 | #1,197 of 2,088 | 5 | 8.0 | $698K | 105 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 29 | #1,983 of 2,402 | 18 | 28.7 | $2M | 58 | 6 |
| Convenience stores | 22 | #1,999 of 2,261 | 13 | 20.7 | $2.7M | 34 | 4 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.4 | $8.8M | 95 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.4 | $4M | 165 | 6 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.8 | $2.8M | 165 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.8 | $1.7M | 100 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.8 | $5.3M | 63 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.8 | $2.3M | 92 | 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.8 | $1.2M | 29 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.2 | $10.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.2 | $1.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.2 | $10.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.2 | $3.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.2 | $3.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.2 | $10.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.2 | $1.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.2 | $4.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.2 | $2.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.2 | $3.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Real estate | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.2 | Index only | Too few | 4 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.2 | Index only | Too few | 4 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.2 | $2.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $6.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $6.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $10.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $10.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $16M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $1.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $8.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $4.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 6 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Buckingham County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $6.9M | $1,100 | 115 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $22.8M | $3,629 | 140 |
| Food away from home | $20.7M | $3,305 | 81 |
| Groceries | $35.3M | $5,619 | 89 |
| Personal care products and services | $5M | $796 | 79 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.2M | $345 | 59 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.5M | $556 | 57 |
| Medical and dental services | $6.2M | $994 | 77 |
| Pets | $4.9M | $781 | 86 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $10.5M | $1,670 | 81 |
| Vehicle insurance | $19.5M | $3,116 | 159 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $16M | $2,555 | 85 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $8.3M | $1,324 | 94 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $86.3M | $13,754 | 83 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Buckingham County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 17,137+1.9% since 2020
- Households
- 6,274
- Median age
- 43.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 77%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.3
- Land area
- 580 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 29
- Median household income
- $60,828+24.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $76,646
- Median home value
- $173,400
- Jobs located here
- 3,142
- Daytime population
- 13,335Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Buckingham County, VA growing?
Population estimates put Buckingham County at 17,137 people in 2025, up 1.9% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 6,274 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 24.1%, before inflation.
How much do households in Buckingham County, VA spend?
Households in Buckingham County spend about $86.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $35.3M on groceries and $22.8M on gasoline and other fuels. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Buckingham County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 159, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (57).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Buckingham County, VA?
Of the business types scored in Buckingham County, insurance agencies (79), sit-down restaurants (76) and restaurants and cafes (76) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #247 of 2,272 scored counties.
How does Buckingham County, VA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Buckingham County is $60,828, 25% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $173,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for restaurants and cafes (80% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 13 of the 56 business types have a score in Buckingham County, each ranked against other counties.
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