Census Bureau data for Buchanan town 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 town
- What is the median household income in Buchanan town?
- The median household income in Buchanan town is $52,474 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Buchanan town?
- The poverty rate in Buchanan town is 14.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Buchanan town?
- $201,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Buchanan town?
- The median gross rent in Buchanan town is $929 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Buchanan town residents have a college degree?
- 31.7% of adults in Buchanan town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,271
Median Income
$52,474
Median Home Value
$201,900
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.3%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-5,242 (-9.1%)
Home Value:
+$76,700 (+61.3%)
Poverty Rate:
+4.3 pp (+43%)
Bachelor's+:
+11.5 pp (+56.9%)
Unemployment:
+4.5 pp (+250%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,271
Median Age
43.0
Female
52.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
White (non-Hisp.) 93.5%
Black 3.9%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 2.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$52,474
±$5,627
-$38,500 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$74,485
Median Family Income
$62,813
Poverty Rate
14.3%
+7.5 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
28.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
7.2%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
36.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.6%
$10–15k
2.4%
$15–25k
12.3%
$25–35k
5.6%
$35–50k
17.7%
$50–75k
28.2%
$75–100k
11.9%
$100–150k
11.9%
$150–200k
4.2%
$200k+
3.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
613
Owner-Occupied
76.7%
Renter-Occupied
23.3%
Vacancy Rate
17.9%
Median Home Value
$201,900
-$158,800 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$929
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
14.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
32.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
9.3%
$50–100k
16.3%
$100–200k
10.1%
$200–300k
34.7%
$300–500k
14.2%
$500k–$1M
1.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
64.2%
$1–1.5k
31.6%
$2.5–3.5k
4.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.0%
1 vehicle
30.0%
2 vehicles
35.6%
3+
32.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
86.9%
2–4 units
0.5%
5–19 units
1.5%
Mobile home
7.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
25.1%
1940–1969
4.6%
1970–1999
11.6%
2000–2009
9.0%
2010+
2.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
92.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
31.7%
-9.8 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
16.9%
Some College / Associate
18.7%
Less Than High School
2.4%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
55.8%
Unemployment Rate
6.3%
+2.0 pp vs. state
Work from Home
4.9%
Self-Employed
2.7%
Government Workers
14.3%
Private For-Profit
83.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
26.6%
Manufacturing
16.3%
Retail
15.4%
Prof. Services
10.7%
Finance
8.5%
Transportation
5.4%
Construction
2.9%
Arts/Entmt.
2.2%
Wholesale
2.0%
Agriculture
1.6%
Public Admin
1.4%
Occupation
Management
39.8%
Sales
21.9%
Production
21.5%
Food Prep
12.1%
Construction
4.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
33.0 min
Drove Alone
82.1%
Carpool
9.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
4.9%
Walked
3.7%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
503
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
46.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
10.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.3%
5–9
5.7%
10–14
6.6%
15–19
4.7%
20–24
10.9%
25–34
9.5%
35–44
9.5%
45–54
13.1%
55–64
8.3%
65–74
9.2%
75–84
9.2%
85+
8.2%
Under 18: 19.8%
Working age (18–64): 80.2%
65 and over: 18.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.3%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.6%
With a Disability
13.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
97.6%
Uninsured
2.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
91.8%
Has a Computer
98.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago
88.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023