State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
793.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.25% (3)
Growth Since 2010
7.07% (78)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Buchanan, Georgia Population 2021
1,182
Buchanan is a city located in Haralson County Georgia. It is also the county seat of Haralson County. With a 2020 population of 1,182, it is the 294th largest city in Georgia and the 9652nd largest city in the United States . Buchanan is currently growing at a rate of 0.25% annually and its population has increased by 7.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,104 in 2010. Buchanan reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 2 miles, Buchanan has a population density of 794 people per square mile.
The average household income in Buchanan is $43,897 with a poverty rate of 33.05%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $632 per month, and the median house value is $127,100. The median age in Buchanan is 34.8 years, 37.8 years for males, and 30.4 years for females.
Buchanan Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buchananwas:
- White: 84.00%
- Black or African American: 12.18%
- Two or more races: 2.42%
- Other race: 1.09%
- Native American: 0.31%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Buchanan, Georgia is 1,182 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,176.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,104.
Buchanan, Georgia Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,076 | 84.00% |
| Black or African American | 156 | 12.18% |
| Two or More Races | 31 | 2.42% |
| Some Other Race | 14 | 1.09% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4 | 0.31% |
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Buchanan Population by Race
Buchanan Population Pyramid $2021
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Buchanan Population by Age
Buchanan Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 436 | 2.45 | 40.4 |
| Non Family | 162 | 1.27 | 32.1 |
| Married | 134 | 3.1 | 64.2 |
| Female | 95 | 2.75 | 8.4 |
| Male | 45 | 4.11 | 66.7 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
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Buchanan Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63 | 7.41% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 188 | 22.12% |
| High School Graduate | 309 | 36.35% |
| Some College | 231 | 27.18% |
| Associates Degree | 12 | 1.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 32 | 3.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 15 | 1.76% |
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Buchanan Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Buchanan Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 716 | 501 | 42 |
| Black | 105 | 81 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 5 | |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 8 | |
| Native American | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 5.87%.
Buchanan Educational Attainment by Race
Buchanan Earnings by Educational Attainment
Buchanan Language by Age
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Buchanan Language
97.26% of Buchanan residents speak only English, while 2.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.06% of the population.
Buchanan Language
Buchanan Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 945 | 301 | 31.85% |
| Black | 87 | 36 | 41.38% |
| Other | 14 | 14 | 100.00% |
33.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.35%
Male Poverty Rate
37.94%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Buchanan
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buchanan is Other, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buchanan is White, with 31.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 39.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.01%.
Buchanan Poverty
Buchanan Poverty Rate by Education
Buchanan Marital Status
Marriage Rates
31.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.9%
Male Marriage Rate
28.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Buchanan Married by Age and Sex
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Buchanan Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Buchanan Marital Status by Race
Buchanan Marital Status
Buchanan Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25 | 3.08% |
| Black | 12 | 8.76% |
Buchanan Veterans by Race
Buchanan Veterans by Education
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37.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
10.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
Buchanan Veterans by Education
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48.4%
Labor Force Participation
44.8%
Employment Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
Buchanan Employment by Age
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Buchanan Employment by Race
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Buchanan Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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71.74%
Born in Buchanan
99.77%
Native Born
0.23%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.23%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.77% of Buchanan residents were born in the United States, with 71.74% having been born in Georgia. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Buchanan Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,182 | 3 | 0.25% |
| 2020 | 1,179 | 3 | 0.26% |
| 2019 | 1,176 | 3 | 0.26% |
| 2018 | 1,173 | 12 | 1.03% |
| 2017 | 1,161 | 29 | 2.56% |
| 2016 | 1,132 | -17 | -1.48% |
| 2015 | 1,149 | 11 | 0.97% |
| 2014 | 1,138 | -8 | -0.70% |
| 2013 | 1,146 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2012 | 1,147 | 56 | 5.13% |
| 2011 | 1,091 | -18 | -1.62% |
| 2010 | 1,109 | 0.00% |