Census Bureau data for Buchanan Dam CDP from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Buchanan Dam CDP
- What is the median household income in Buchanan Dam CDP?
- The median household income in Buchanan Dam CDP is $56,250 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Buchanan Dam CDP?
- The poverty rate in Buchanan Dam CDP is 12.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Buchanan Dam CDP?
- $267,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Buchanan Dam CDP?
- The median gross rent in Buchanan Dam CDP is $917 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Buchanan Dam CDP residents have a college degree?
- 25.0% of adults in Buchanan Dam CDP hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,359
Median Income
$56,250
Median Home Value
$267,100
Poverty Rate
12.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.1%
Median Age
62.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-125 (-0.2%)
Home Value:
+$101,500 (+61.3%)
Poverty Rate:
+4.6 pp (+56.1%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.8 pp (+17.9%)
Unemployment:
-3.2 pp (-74.4%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,359
Median Age
62.0
Female
46.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 88.2%
Black 2.4%
Two or More 6.8%
Other 0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$56,250
±$12,251
-$20,042 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$107,054
Median Family Income
$81,389
Poverty Rate
12.8%
+2.3 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
62.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
7.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
38.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.3%
$10–15k
7.7%
$15–25k
10.2%
$25–35k
16.9%
$35–50k
3.3%
$50–75k
25.1%
$75–100k
9.3%
$100–150k
11.3%
$150–200k
5.2%
$200k+
6.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,095
Owner-Occupied
81.1%
Renter-Occupied
18.9%
Vacancy Rate
33.9%
Median Home Value
$267,100
+$6,700 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$917
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
35.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
53.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
15.8%
$50–100k
6.6%
$100–200k
3.9%
$200–300k
24.2%
$300–500k
20.8%
$500k–$1M
13.1%
$1M+
5.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
12.4%
1 vehicle
28.3%
2 vehicles
39.2%
3+
20.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
69.9%
2–4 units
1.9%
5–19 units
2.3%
Mobile home
17.5%
Housing Age
1970–1999
21.5%
2000–2009
16.5%
2010+
10.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
93.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
25.0%
-8.1 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
10.7%
Some College / Associate
37.2%
Less Than High School
3.7%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
43.4%
Unemployment Rate
1.1%
-4.0 pp vs. state
Work from Home
6.4%
Self-Employed
11.6%
Government Workers
16.2%
Private For-Profit
71.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
18.0%
Agriculture
12.5%
Finance
11.0%
Retail
10.3%
Construction
9.2%
Transportation
8.8%
Prof. Services
6.4%
Wholesale
6.1%
Manufacturing
4.2%
Public Admin
2.9%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
Sales
33.5%
Management
26.9%
Production
25.2%
Construction
11.8%
Food Prep
2.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
36.1 min
Drove Alone
82.3%
Carpool
7.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
6.4%
Walked
4.1%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
724
Avg. Household Size
1.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
53.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
6.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
1.5%
10–14
5.4%
15–19
0.9%
20–24
1.8%
25–34
4.4%
35–44
9.0%
45–54
8.8%
55–64
11.3%
65–74
10.9%
75–84
34.9%
85+
8.6%
Under 18: 7.9%
Working age (18–64): 92.1%
65 and over: 45.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.9%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
20.8%
With a Disability
25.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
80.3%
Uninsured
19.7%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
79.4%
Has a Computer
92.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago
82.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023