Buchanan County, IA

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Population

21,101

0.333% growth

Poverty Rate

7.8%


Median Age

38.7


Median Household Income

$59,348

6.2% growth

Number of Employees

10,412

1.15% growth

Median Property Value

$132,500

2% growth

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In 2017, Buchanan County, IA had a population of 21.1k people with a median age of 38.7 and a median household income of $59,348. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Buchanan County, IA grew from 21,031 to 21,101, a 0.333% increase and its median household income grew from $55,881 to $59,348, a 6.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Buchanan County, IA are White (Non-Hispanic) (96.4%), White (Hispanic) (1.34%), Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (0.957%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.554%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.332%). N/A% of the people in Buchanan County, IA speak a non-English language, and 99.4% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Buchanan County, IA is $132,500, and the homeownership rate is 79.5%. Most people in Buchanan County, IA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 21.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Buchanan County, IA is 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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Community Mobility

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Economy

The economy of Buchanan County, IA employs 10.4k people. The largest industries in Buchanan County, IA are Manufacturing (2,287 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,662 people), and Retail Trade (984 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($74,107), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,750), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,137).

Median household income in Buchanan County, IA is $59,348. Males in Buchanan County, IA have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,006. The income inequality in Buchanan County, IA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$59,348

2017 value

± $3,103

6.2%

1 Year Growth

± 7.45%

Households in Buchanan County, IA have a median annual income of $59,348, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $55,881 in 2016, which represents a 6.2% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$58,922

Average Male Salary

± $1,635

$44,006

Average Female Salary

± $1,197

In 2017, full-time male employees in Iowa made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Iowa by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $50,374 ± $7,648

  2. White

    $44,731 ± $967

  3. Black

    $32,234 ± $4,518

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Iowa workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.13 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Iowa by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Buchanan County, IA is from Iowa.

0.443

2017 Wage GINI

0.445

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Iowa was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.563% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.

The 2017 the GINI for Iowa was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Iowa in comparison to the national average.

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

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 9506

  2. Census Tract 9503

  3. Census Tract 9502

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Buchanan County, IA was Census Tract 9506 with a value of $73,045, followed by Census Tract 9503 and Census Tract 9502, with respective values of $64,444 and $63,507.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

7.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Buchanan County, IA (1.62k out of 20.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

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.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    1,515 ± 192

  2. Asian

    42 ± 83

  3. Two Or More

    33 ± 83

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Buchanan County, IA is White, followed by Asian and Two Or More.

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.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

10.4k

2017 Value

± 479

1.15%

1 Year growth

± 6.41%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Buchanan County, IA grew at a rate of 1.15%, from 10.3k employees to 10.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Buchanan County, IA, are Production Occupations (1,286 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,246 people), and Management Occupations (1,138 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Buchanan County, IA.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Buchanan County, IA, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (1,286 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,246 people), and Management Occupations (1,138 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Buchanan County, IA has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (2.32 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (2.13 times), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (1.51 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Buchanan County, IA, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($113,482), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($75,833), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($69,837).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

10.4k

2017 Value

± 479

1.15%

1 Year growth

± 6.41%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Buchanan County, IA grew at a rate of 1.15%, from 10.3k employees to 10.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Buchanan County, IA, are Manufacturing (2,287 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,662 people), and Retail Trade (984 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Buchanan County, IA, though some of these residents may live in Buchanan County, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Buchanan County, IA, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (2,287 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,662 people), and Retail Trade (984 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Buchanan County, IA has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (4.62 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (2.17 times), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1.15 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Buchanan County, IA, by median earnings, are Utilities ($74,107), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,750), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,137).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Cereal grains

    $24.8B

  2. Machinery

    $20.9B

  3. Other ag prods.

    $18.7B

In 2015, the top outbound Iowa product (by dollars) was Cereal grains with $24.8B, followed by Machinery ($20.9B) and Other ag prods. ($18.7B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$265B

2020 Value

$363B

Projected 2045 Value

36.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Iowa trade was $265B. This is expected to increase 36.7% to $363B by 2045.

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

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Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Illinois

    $28.9B

  2. Minnesota

    $17.7B

  3. Nebraska

    $12.5B

In 2015, the top outbound Iowa domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $28.9B, followed by Minnesota with $17.7B and Nebraska and $12.5B.

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

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Health

92.6% of the population of Buchanan County, IA has health coverage, with 54.5% on employee plans, 9.82% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 14.6% on non-group plans, and 1.32% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Buchanan County, IA was $8,200 in 2014. This is a 5.05% increase from the previous year ($7,806).

Primary care physicians in Buchanan County, IA see 3510 patients per year on average, which represents a 33.5% increase from the previous year (2630 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2999 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 913 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Appanoose County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (13.3%). Additionally, Union County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.4%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,510 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Buchanan County, IA see an average of 3,510 patients per year. This represents a 33.5% increase from the previous year (2,630 patients).

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

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

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Health Care Spending

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$8,200

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,076

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,702

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,317

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Iowa (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.05%, from $7,806 to $8,200.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

7.42%

Uninsured

54.5%

Employer Coverage

9.82%

Medicaid

12.4%

Medicare

14.6%

Non-Group

1.32%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Buchanan County, IA declined by 6.51% from 7.93% to 7.42%.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Appanoose County

    13.3% prevalence

  2. Crawford County

    12.6% prevalence

  3. Harrison County

    12.1% prevalence

Appanoose County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Iowa, at 13.3%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Iowa by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Buchanan County, IA is home to a population of 21.1k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2017, 1.29% of Buchanan County, IA residents were born outside of the country (273 people).

In 2017, there were 72.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20.3k people) in Buchanan County, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 282 White (Hispanic) and 202 Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Age

Age by Nativity

39

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.7

34

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.6

In 2017, the median age of all people in Buchanan County, IA was 38.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 34. But people in Buchanan County, IA are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Buchanan County, IA residents was 39.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.29%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

273 people

1.2%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

252 people

As of 2017, 1.29% of Buchanan County, IA residents (273 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Buchanan County, IA was 1.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    41,844 ± 4,988 people

  2. China

    10,526 ± 2,515 people

  3. India

    10,455 ± 2,506 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Iowa was Mexico, the natal country of 41,844 Iowa residents, followed by China with 10,526 and India with 10,455.

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Citizenship

99.4%

2017 Citizenship

99.5%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 99.4% of Buchanan County, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Buchanan County, IA was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Buchanan County, IA

  1. White (Non-Hispanic)

    20.3k ± 20

  2. White (Hispanic)

    282 ± 21

  3. Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic)

    202 ± 63.1

In 2017, there were 72.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20.3k people) in Buchanan County, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 282 White (Hispanic) and 202 Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

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

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    527 ± 97

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    159 ± 59

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    142 ± 53

Buchanan County, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.31 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Buchanan County, IA was $132,500 in 2017, which is 0.577 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $129,900 to $132,500, a 2% increase. The homeownership rate in Buchanan County, IA is 79.5%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Buchanan County, IA have an average commute time of 21.1 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Buchanan County, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$132,500

2017 Median

± $5,024

$129,900

2016 Median

± $6,608

In 2017, the median property value in Buchanan County, IA grew to to $132,500 from the previous year's value of $129,900.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Buchanan County, IA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Buchanan County, IA the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

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Household Income

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$59,348

Median Household Income

± $3,103

8.21k

Number of Households

± 429

In 2017, the median household income of the 8.21k households in Buchanan County, IA grew to $59,348 from the previous year's value of $55,881.

The following chart displays the households in Buchanan County, IA 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.

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Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Buchanan County, IA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Buchanan County, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

79.5%

2017 Homeownership

79.5%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 79.5% of the housing units in Buchanan County, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Buchanan County, IA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

21.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Buchanan County, IA have a shorter commute time (21.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 1.85% of the workforce in Buchanan County, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    79.1%

  2. Carpooled

    6.46%

  3. Worked At Home

    5.79%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Buchanan County, IA was Drove Alone (79.1%), followed by those who Carpooled (6.46%) and those who Worked At Home (5.79%).

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Buchanan County, IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Buchanan County, IA have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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