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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Buchanan

New York · 1,970 residents · 1.415 sq mi
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Buchanan is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $41,522. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $191,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.1
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,970
−10%vs 2000
vs 2,189 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,392 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 1,547 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.1
−4%vs 2000
vs 37.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Buchanan
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,522
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $62,604 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,481
−38%vs 2000
vs $29,975 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.9%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$191,700
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $212,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$663
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $871 in 2000
US average: $450
70.2%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.7% in 2000
29.8% rent
4.6
+36%vs 2000
vs 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(2,052)
Black0.7%(15)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(76)
Asian1.2%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.9%(283)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,935)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(31)
Asian1.3%(26)
Other0.3%(6)
Diversity Score8.1%(159)
8
−38%vs 2000
vs 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.9%
−6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.4%
−9.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.6%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.4 min
+3%vs 2000
vs 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Buchanan, New York?

Buchanan, New York has about 1,970 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Buchanan, New York?

The typical household in Buchanan, New York earns about $41,522 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buchanan, New York expensive?

In Buchanan, New York, the median home is worth about $191,700, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Buchanan, New York?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Buchanan, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buchanan, New York?

About 4.9% of people in Buchanan, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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