Buchanan is a town located in Botetourt County Virginia. Buchanan has a 2024 population of 1,214. Buchanan is currently growing at a rate of 0.33% annually and its population has increased by 1.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,198 in 2020.
The average household income in Buchanan is $71,187 with a poverty rate of 20.22%. The median age in Buchanan is 47.7 years: 48.4 years for males, and 46.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buchanan was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,025 | 92.51% |
| Black or African American | 48 | 4.33% |
| Two or more races | 30 | 2.71% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 434 | 2.55 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Married | 210 | 2.81 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Non Family | 167 | 1.66 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Female | 34 | 4.53 | 20.6 | 79.4 |
| Male | 23 | 3.78 | 100 | 0 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
76.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 45 | 5.96% |
| Associates Degree | 37 | 4.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 100 | 13.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 106 | 14.04% |
| High School Graduate | 300 | 39.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 2.65% |
| Some College | 147 | 19.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 686 | 627 | 192 |
| Black | 48 | 42 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 11 | 4 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,500 | $81,667 | $50,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $125,000 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $48,438 | $53,854 | $19,722 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,750 | $33,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $51,125 | $54,145 | $48,482 |
| Some College | $54,063 | $54,286 | $53,750 |
$51,125
Average Earnings
$54,145
Average Male
$48,482
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.24% of Buchanan residents speak only English, while 0.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,020 | 202 | 19.8% |
| Multiple | 30 | 22 | 73.33% |
20.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.55%
Male Poverty Rate
24.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buchanan is Multiple, with 73.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buchanan is White, with 19.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.62% |
| Some College | 3.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 30% |
| Female Employed | 20% |
| Male Employed | 4.56% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,250 | $75,657 |
| Households | $54,167 | $71,187 |
| Married Families | $70,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,375 | $55,007 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.5%
Male Marriage Rate
46.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
36
Number of Veterans
19
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 75+ | 11 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36 | 4.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
27.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
66.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.3%
Labor Force Participation
52.7%
Employment Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.74%
Born in Buchanan
99.55%
Native Born
0.45%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.45%
Naturalized
99.55% of Buchanan residents were born in the United States, with 72.74% having been born in Virginia. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,234 | 4 | 0.33% |
| 2028 | 1,230 | 4 | 0.33% |
| 2027 | 1,226 | 4 | 0.33% |
| 2026 | 1,222 | 4 | 0.33% |
| 2025 | 1,218 | 4 | 0.33% |
| 2024 | 1,214 | 4 | 0.33% |
| 2023 | 1,210 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 1,210 | 2 | 0.17% |
| 2021 | 1,208 | 10 | 0.83% |
| 2020 | 1,198 | 20 | 1.7% |
| 2019 | 1,178 | 2 | 0.17% |
| 2018 | 1,176 | 2 | 0.17% |
| 2017 | 1,174 | 2 | 0.17% |
| 2016 | 1,172 | -5 | -0.42% |
| 2015 | 1,177 | 10 | 0.86% |
| 2014 | 1,167 | 2 | 0.17% |
| 2013 | 1,165 | -6 | -0.51% |
| 2012 | 1,171 | 4 | 0.34% |
| 2011 | 1,167 | -7 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 1,174 | 0 | 0% |