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Buchanan

Virginia · 1,212 residents (2025 est.) · 2.169 sq mi
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Buchanan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,226. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $187,500. Households here earn about 42% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,367
+11%since 2000
from 1,233 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
630 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 568 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.2
+6%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,212 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Buchanan
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,226
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,722
+83%since 2000
from $16,238 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
−10%since 2010
from 0.428 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services5.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,500
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$958
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $476 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
19.5% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+48%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(1,112)
Black7.9%(98)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(9)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.8%(257)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(1,276)
Black3.5%(48)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(12)
Other2.3%(31)
Diversity Score15.9%(217)
Diversity Score
16
−24%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+71%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.0%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2012
from 12.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.1%
+33.5 ptssince 2017
from 54.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buchanan, Virginia?

Buchanan, Virginia has about 1,367 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buchanan, Virginia?

The typical household in Buchanan, Virginia earns about $54,226 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buchanan, Virginia expensive?

In Buchanan, Virginia, the median home is worth about $187,500, and the typical rent is about $958 a month.

How educated are people in Buchanan, Virginia?

About 29.0% of adults age 25 and over in Buchanan, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buchanan, Virginia?

About 17.9% of people in Buchanan, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buchanan, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Buchanan, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 145 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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