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Buchanan

New York · 2,302 residents · 1.415 sq mi
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Buchanan is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $381,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 56% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,302
+5%since 2000
from 2,189 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,627 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,547 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+10%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Buchanan
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,250
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,604 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,706
+66%since 2000
from $29,975 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$381,600
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $212,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,412
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $871 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
29.9% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+1%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(1,479)
Black3.3%(77)
Hispanic / Latino23%(529)
Asian2.8%(64)
Other0.7%(15)
Diversity Score58.9%(1,355)
Diversity Score
59
+355%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.7 min
+68%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.0%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
45.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
11.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−89.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buchanan, New York?

Buchanan, New York has about 2,302 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Buchanan, New York earns about $111,250 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 $381,600, and the typical rent is about $1,412 a month.

How educated are people in Buchanan, New York?

About 32.5% 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 4.8% 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 332 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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