Buchanan County, Virginia
Encyclopedia
As of the census
of 2000, there were 26,978 people, 10,464 households, and 7,900 families residing in the county. The population density
was 54 people per square mile (21/km²). There were 11,887 housing units at an average density of 24 per square mile (9/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.75% White
, 2.62% Black
or African American
, 0.06% Native American
, 0.14% Asian
, 0.10% from other races
, and 0.33% from two or more races. 0.47% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 10,464 households out of which 30.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.90% were married couples
living together, 10.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.50% were non-families. 22.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the county, the population was spread out with 21.40% under the age of 18, 8.50% from 18 to 24, 31.20% from 25 to 44, 27.50% from 45 to 64, and 11.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 102.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $22,213, and the median income for a family was $27,328. Males had a median income of $29,540 versus $17,766 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $12,788. About 19.80% of families and 23.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.20% of those under age 18 and 16.90% of those age 65 or over.
system.
Census
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of 2000, there were 26,978 people, 10,464 households, and 7,900 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 54 people per square mile (21/km²). There were 11,887 housing units at an average density of 24 per square mile (9/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.75% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 2.62% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.06% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.14% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.10% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.33% from two or more races. 0.47% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 10,464 households out of which 30.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.90% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 10.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.50% were non-families. 22.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the county, the population was spread out with 21.40% under the age of 18, 8.50% from 18 to 24, 31.20% from 25 to 44, 27.50% from 45 to 64, and 11.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 102.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $22,213, and the median income for a family was $27,328. Males had a median income of $29,540 versus $17,766 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $12,788. About 19.80% of families and 23.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.20% of those under age 18 and 16.90% of those age 65 or over.
Unincorporated Communities
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Hurley, Virginia Hurley is an unincorporated community in Buchanan County, Virginia located at the convergence of County Routes 643, 646, 650, and 697, a short distance from the Kentucky and West Virginia state lines.... Keen Mountain, Virginia Keen Mountain is an unincorporated community in Buchanan County, Virginia located on U.S. Route 460, just south of the community of Oakwood, Virginia.... Mavisdale, Virginia Mavisdale is an unincorporated community in Buchanan County, Virginia, United States. Mavisdale is located on Virginia State Route 624 southeast of Grundy. Mavisdale has a post office with ZIP code 24627.... Maxie, Virginia Maxie is an unincorporated community in Buchanan County, in the U.S. state of Virginia.... Oakwood, Virginia Oakwood is an unincorporated area in Buchanan County, Virginia. It is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 460 and Secondary Route 624 and contains one of the campuses of the Appalachian College of Pharmacy, located on the campus of the former Garden High School.... |
Prater, Virginia Prater is an unincorporated community located in Buchanan County, Virginia. It is near the intersection of Virginia State Route 83 and County Route 604 in the western portion of the county. The community is the home of Russell Prater Elementary School.... Shortt Gap, Virginia Shortt Gap is an unincorporated community in Buchanan County, Virginia, United States. Shortt Gap is located along U.S. Route 460 northwest of Richlands. Shortt Gap has a post office with ZIP code 24647.... Stacy, Virginia Stacy is an unincorporated community in Buchanan County, in the U.S. state of Virginia.... Vansant, Virginia Vansant is a census-designated place in Buchanan County, Virginia, United States. The population was 989 at the 2000 census.-Geography:... Whitewood, Virginia Whitewood is an unincorporated community in Buchanan County, Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the Whitewood area had a population of 485. It is located along the Dismal River, which is part of the watershed of the Big Sandy River.-History:... |
Colleges
- Appalachian School of LawAppalachian School of LawThe Appalachian School of Law is a fully accredited private law school on a four building campus in Grundy, Virginia, a small town near the convergence of Virginia, Kentucky, and West Virginia. The school offers a three-year Juris Doctor degree, and enrolls approximately 370 full-time students...
, GrundyGrundy, VirginiaGrundy is a town in Buchanan County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,105 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Buchanan County. The town is noted for its educational institutions and their role in the town's economic rebirth. In the past, the town served as a stopover for Union... - Appalachian College of Pharmacy, OakwoodOakwood, VirginiaOakwood is an unincorporated area in Buchanan County, Virginia. It is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 460 and Secondary Route 624 and contains one of the campuses of the Appalachian College of Pharmacy, located on the campus of the former Garden High School....
Private Schools
- Mountain Mission School, GrundyGrundy, VirginiaGrundy is a town in Buchanan County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,105 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Buchanan County. The town is noted for its educational institutions and their role in the town's economic rebirth. In the past, the town served as a stopover for Union...
- Keen Mountain Christian Academy, OakwoodOakwood, VirginiaOakwood is an unincorporated area in Buchanan County, Virginia. It is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 460 and Secondary Route 624 and contains one of the campuses of the Appalachian College of Pharmacy, located on the campus of the former Garden High School....
Public High Schools
All public schools in Buchanan County are operated by Buchanan County Public SchoolsBuchanan County Public Schools
Buchanan County Public Schools is the school district in charge of all public schools in Buchanan County, Virginia. The school system is managed by the School Board, headquartered in Grundy, Virginia, and the Superintendent is Tommy P. Justus. As of 2007, the school system's per pupil expenditure...
system.
- Grundy Senior High SchoolGrundy Senior High SchoolGrundy Senior High School is a public high school located east of Grundy, Virginia on Slate Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It is part of the Buchanan County Public Schools system. The school is renowned for its wrestling program, which has won many state championships and has been ranked...
, GrundyGrundy, VirginiaGrundy is a town in Buchanan County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,105 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Buchanan County. The town is noted for its educational institutions and their role in the town's economic rebirth. In the past, the town served as a stopover for Union... - Twin Valley High School, Pilgrims Knob
- Council High SchoolCouncil High School (Virginia)Council High School is a public high school located in Council, Virginia in Buchanan County, Virginia. It is part of the Buchanan County Public Schools system. Athletic teams compete in the Virginia High School League's A Black Diamond District in Region D....
, Council - Hurley High SchoolHurley High SchoolHurley High School is a public high school located in Hurley, Virginia in Buchanan County, Virginia. It is part of the Buchanan County Public Schools system. Athletic teams compete in the Virginia High School League's A Black Diamond District in Region D....
, HurleyHurley, VirginiaHurley is an unincorporated community in Buchanan County, Virginia located at the convergence of County Routes 643, 646, 650, and 697, a short distance from the Kentucky and West Virginia state lines....
Public Elementary & Middle Schools
- Twin Valley Elem/Middle School
- Council Elementary School
- Riverview Elementary Middle School
- J.M. Bevins Elementary
- Russel Prater Elementary
- Hurley Elementary
- Hurley Middle School
Inactive Schools
- Harman Elementary (Destroyed: 2009)
- Vansant Elementary (Destroyed 2007)
- Big Rock Elementary (Destroyed 2009)
- Grundy Jr. High School (Now the Appalachian School of Law)
- Garden Elementary
- Garden Middle School (Now the current location of the Appalachian College of Pharmacy)
- Garden High School (Now Twin Valley Elementary)
- Whitewood Elementary School (Torn Down)
- Whitewood High School (Now Twin Valley High School)
- D.A. Justus (Torn Down)
- P.V. Dennis (Now the ASL Library)
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Buchanan County, Virginia