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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Buchanan

New York · 2,189 residents · 1.415 sq mi
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Buchanan is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $62,604. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $212,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 44% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,189
+11%since 1990
from 1,970 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,547 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 1,392 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.5
+4%since 1990
from 36.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Buchanan
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$62,604
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,522 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$29,975
+62%since 1990
from $18,481 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.9%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$212,400
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $191,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$871
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $663 in 1990
US average: $602
71.7%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 70.2% in 1990
28.3% rent
3.4
−27%since 1990
from 4.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,935)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(31)
Asian1.3%(26)
Diversity Score8.1%(159)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(2,052)
Black0.7%(15)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(76)
Asian1.2%(26)
Diversity Score12.9%(283)
13
+61%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.2%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 18.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.9%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 78.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.9%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.8 min
−3%since 1990
from 22.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buchanan, New York?

Buchanan, New York has about 2,189 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Buchanan, New York earns about $62,604 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 $212,400, and the typical rent is about $871 a month.

How educated are people in Buchanan, New York?

About 25.2% 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 3.9% of people in Buchanan, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buchanan, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Buchanan, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 219 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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