Buckingham Courthouse: Economy & Jobs
$112,295 is the median household income in Buckingham Courthouse (1.8× higher than Buckingham County median $60,828; 1.2× higher than Virginia median $93,170), with homes at a median value of $411,500. The surrounding county supports 3,114 jobs (avg $49,796).
- $54,174 avg taxable income per return — lower than the median household income (vs Virginia $92,983).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $112,295 — above the Virginia median ($92,968).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 3.7× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | moderate |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 14.0% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 1.3% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $6,650 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $360,258 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $54,174 (vs Virginia $92,983) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $121,568 |
| Median Household Income | $112,295 (vs Virginia $92,968) |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Transportation |
| Economic Character · Income Level | affluent |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $112,295 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents.
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
|---|---|
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 3,114 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $155,057,656 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $49,796 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 3,981,130 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 375 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 70,997 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 189.30 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Poultry Totals, Hogs, Crop Totals, Cattle |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 246 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 1,658 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 73,594 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 10 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Used Car Dealers | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Real Estate Offices | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Insurance Agencies | 4 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 4 |
|---|
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (4)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | DOLLAR GENERAL 1360 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 1.0 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | BEDFORD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $113,265,706 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,732.39 (vs Virginia $14,580) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 16,824 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 78.3% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 18.2% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 38.7 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 40.6% |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | strong SS base, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | fair |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12