Buchanan, GA

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Buchanan Overview

1,238
TOTAL POPULATION
549
MALE POPULATION
689
FEMALE POPULATION
79.68
MALES / 100 FEMALES
125.50
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$18,808
PER CAPITA INCOME
$54,554
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$46,071
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
33.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
66.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
524
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
52.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
12.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Buchanan Zip Codes

Buchanan Area Codes

Race in Buchanan

The most populous races in Buchanan are White / Caucasian (1,100 | 88.8%), Black / African American (103 | 8.3%), and Two or more Races (35 | 2.8%).
Race in Buchanan
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American1038.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino70.6%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,10088.8%
Two or more Races352.8%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,238100.0%

Ancestry in Buchanan

The most populous ancestries reported in Buchanan are American (337 | 27.2%), Irish (301 | 24.3%), English (68 | 5.5%), German (23 | 1.9%), and French (18 | 1.5%), together accounting for 60.3% of all Buchanan residents.
Ancestry in Buchanan
Ancestry# Population% Population
American33727.2%
Austrian30.2%
Barbadian40.3%
Cherokee131.1%
Dutch40.3%
English685.5%
French181.5%
German231.9%
Greek50.4%
Guyanese20.2%
Irish30124.3%
Italian60.5%
Jamaican90.7%
Mexican70.6%
Native Hawaiian70.6%
Norwegian30.2%
Scandinavian70.6%
Subsaharan African10.1%
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Immigrants in Buchanan

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Buchanan came from Latin America (7 | 0.6%), Australia (5 | 0.4%), Caribbean (5 | 0.4%), Jamaica (5 | 0.4%), and Oceania (5 | 0.4%), together accounting for 2.2% of all Buchanan residents.
Immigrants in Buchanan
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Australia50.4%
Caribbean50.4%
Guyana20.2%
Jamaica50.4%
Latin America70.6%
Oceania50.4%
South America20.2%
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Sex and Age in Buchanan

Sex and Age in Buchanan

The most populous age groups in Buchanan are 35 to 39 Years (78 | 14.2%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (123 | 17.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Buchanan
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years37 (6.7%)67 (9.7%)
5 to 9 Years22 (4.0%)23 (3.3%)
10 to 14 Years15 (2.7%)10 (1.5%)
15 to 19 Years10 (1.8%)123 (17.8%)
20 to 24 Years31 (5.7%)74 (10.7%)
25 to 29 Years23 (4.2%)30 (4.3%)
30 to 34 Years46 (8.4%)51 (7.4%)
35 to 39 Years78 (14.2%)57 (8.3%)
40 to 44 Years34 (6.2%)21 (3.0%)
45 to 49 Years27 (4.9%)2 (0.3%)
50 to 54 Years31 (5.7%)39 (5.7%)
55 to 59 Years58 (10.6%)22 (3.2%)
60 to 64 Years75 (13.7%)88 (12.8%)
65 to 69 Years23 (4.2%)16 (2.3%)
70 to 74 Years7 (1.3%)27 (3.9%)
75 to 79 Years23 (4.2%)9 (1.3%)
80 to 84 Years3 (0.5%)14 (2.0%)
85 Years and over6 (1.1%)16 (2.3%)
Total549 (100.0%)689 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Buchanan

Median Family Size in Buchanan

The median family size in Buchanan is 3.70 persons per family, with single male/father families (16 | 6.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 5.13 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (39 | 16.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.49 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Buchanan
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple182 (76.8%)3.83
Single Male/Father16 (6.8%)5.13
Single Female/Mother39 (16.5%)2.49
Total Families237 (100.0%)3.70

Median Household Size in Buchanan

The median household size in Buchanan is 2.86 persons per household, with single male/father households (16 | 4.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.25 persons per household. non-family households (163 | 40.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.28 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Buchanan
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple182 (45.5%)4.12
Single Male/Father16 (4.0%)5.25
Single Female/Mother39 (9.8%)2.56
Non-family163 (40.7%)1.28
Total Households400 (100.0%)2.86

Household Size by Marriage Status in Buchanan

Out of a total of 400 households in Buchanan, 237 (59.3%) are family households, while 163 (40.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 6-person households, comprising 72, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 131.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Buchanan
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-131 (32.8%)
2-Person Households57 (14.2%)19 (4.8%)
3-Person Households49 (12.2%)13 (3.3%)
4-Person Households34 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households23 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households72 (18.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households2 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total237 (59.3%)163 (40.7%)

Female Fertility in Buchanan

Fertility by Age in Buchanan

Average fertility rate in Buchanan is 91.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 193.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 51.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Buchanan
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years17 (51.5%)110.0
35 to 50 years16 (48.5%)193.0
Total33 (100.0%)91.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Buchanan

48.5% of women with births (33) in Buchanan are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Buchanan
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total16 (48.5%)17 (51.5%)

Fertility by Education in Buchanan

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Buchanan
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School17 (51.5%)85.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree16 (48.5%)219.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total33 (100.0%)91.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Buchanan

51.5% of women with births in Buchanan are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Buchanan
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total16 (48.5%)17 (51.5%)

Income in Buchanan

Income Overview in Buchanan

Per Capita Income in Buchanan is $18,808, while median incomes of families and households are $54,554 and $46,071 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,238$18,808
Median Family Income237$54,554
Mean Family Income237$66,903
Median Household Income400$46,071
Mean Household Income400$57,628
Income Deficit237$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,23833.20%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,23866.80¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,2380.43

Earnings by Sex in Buchanan

Average Earnings in Buchanan are $22,986, $24,699 for men and $16,500 for women, a difference of 33.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Buchanan
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male267 (45.8%)$24,699
Female316 (54.2%)$16,500
Total583 (100.0%)$22,986

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Buchanan

The most common earnings brackets in Buchanan are $22,500 to $24,999 for men (54 | 20.2%) and $7,500 to $9,999 for women (77 | 24.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Buchanan
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less10 (3.7%)23 (7.3%)
$2,500 to $4,9994 (1.5%)8 (2.5%)
$5,000 to $7,4998 (3.0%)1 (0.3%)
$7,500 to $9,99915 (5.6%)77 (24.4%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)9 (2.9%)
$12,500 to $14,99910 (3.7%)34 (10.8%)
$15,000 to $17,49921 (7.9%)10 (3.2%)
$17,500 to $19,9996 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49912 (4.5%)33 (10.4%)
$22,500 to $24,99954 (20.2%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99914 (5.2%)27 (8.5%)
$30,000 to $34,9997 (2.6%)38 (12.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9996 (2.2%)7 (2.2%)
$40,000 to $44,99938 (14.2%)6 (1.9%)
$45,000 to $49,9993 (1.1%)11 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $54,99910 (3.7%)18 (5.7%)
$55,000 to $64,9999 (3.4%)6 (1.9%)
$65,000 to $74,9999 (3.4%)6 (1.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99916 (6.0%)2 (0.6%)
$100,000+15 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total267 (100.0%)316 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Buchanan

Average earnings in Buchanan are $24,213 for men and $26,667 for women, a difference of 9.2%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $36,875, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $22,500. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $41,875, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $22,417.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Buchanan
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$23,401$0
High School Diploma$22,500$22,417
College or Associate's Degree$36,875$38,750
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$24,213$26,667

Family Income in Buchanan

Family Income Brackets in Buchanan

According to the Buchanan family income data, there are 65 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.4% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2 families (0.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Buchanan
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000135.5%
$10,000 to $14,99983.4%
$15,000 to $24,999187.6%
$25,000 to $34,999218.9%
$35,000 to $49,9994719.8%
$50,000 to $74,999218.9%
$75,000 to $99,9996527.4%
$100,000 to $149,9993715.6%
$150,000 to $199,99952.1%
$200,000+20.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Buchanan

5-person families (88 | 37.1%) account for the highest median family income in Buchanan with $98,430 per family, while 3-person families (47 | 19.8%) have the highest median income of $27,569 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Buchanan
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families62 (26.2%)$0
3-Person Families47 (19.8%)$82,708
4-Person Families31 (13.1%)$0
5-Person Families88 (37.1%)$98,430
6-Person Families7 (2.9%)$0
7+ Person Families2 (0.8%)$0
Total237 (100.0%)$54,554

Family Income by Number of Earners in Buchanan

Family Income by Number of Earners in Buchanan
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners24 (10.1%)$0
1 Earner108 (45.6%)$40,000
2 Earners49 (20.7%)$110,188
3+ Earners56 (23.6%)$98,721
Total237 (100.0%)$54,554

Household Income in Buchanan

Household Income Brackets in Buchanan

With 91 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Buchanan, accounting for 22.8% of all households. In contrast, only 2 households (0.5%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Buchanan
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000369.0%
$10,000 to $14,9994711.8%
$15,000 to $24,9995012.5%
$25,000 to $34,9994310.8%
$35,000 to $49,999287.0%
$50,000 to $74,9994711.8%
$75,000 to $99,9995112.8%
$100,000 to $149,9999122.8%
$150,000 to $199,99951.3%
$200,000+20.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Buchanan

The median household income in Buchanan is $46,071, with the highest median household income of $59,688 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 97 households (24.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 25 households (6.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Buchanan
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years25 (6.2%)$0
25 to 44 Years97 (24.2%)$59,688
45 to 64 Years194 (48.5%)$58,333
65+ Years84 (21.0%)$24,167
Total400 (100.0%)$46,071

Poverty in Buchanan

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Buchanan

With 21.0% poverty level for males and 17.8% for females among the residents of Buchanan, 12 to 14 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 7 males (100.0%) and 6 females (60.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Buchanan
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6 (16.2%)26 (38.8%)
5 Years3 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years11 (45.8%)2 (10.5%)
12 to 14 Years7 (100.0%)6 (60.0%)
15 Years2 (33.3%)1 (2.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)14 (9.9%)
25 to 34 Years13 (21.0%)16 (21.9%)
35 to 44 Years7 (8.1%)6 (7.7%)
45 to 54 Years18 (42.9%)6 (14.6%)
55 to 64 Years27 (20.3%)30 (29.4%)
65 to 74 Years4 (13.3%)2 (5.9%)
75 Years and over7 (21.9%)5 (31.2%)
Total105 (21.0%)114 (17.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Buchanan

According to the poverty statistics in Buchanan, males aged 18 to 24 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Buchanan
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years31 (83.8%)41 (61.2%)
5 Years3 (50.0%)4 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years13 (54.2%)17 (89.5%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)4 (40.0%)
15 Years4 (66.7%)50 (98.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years35 (100.0%)127 (90.1%)
25 to 34 Years49 (79.0%)57 (78.1%)
35 to 44 Years80 (91.9%)72 (92.3%)
45 to 54 Years24 (57.1%)35 (85.4%)
55 to 64 Years106 (79.7%)72 (70.6%)
65 to 74 Years26 (86.7%)32 (94.1%)
75 Years and over25 (78.1%)11 (68.8%)
Total396 (79.0%)527 (82.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Buchanan

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Buchanan show that 7.7% or 14 of the total 182 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 9.8%, comprising of 12 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Buchanan
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children53 (96.4%)2 (3.6%)
1 or 2 Children111 (90.2%)12 (9.8%)
3 or 4 Children4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total168 (92.3%)14 (7.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Buchanan

According to the poverty data in Buchanan, 43.8% or 7 single-father households and 59.0% or 23 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 21 households (87.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Buchanan
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)2 (22.2%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)21 (87.5%)
3 or 4 Children7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7 (43.8%)23 (59.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Buchanan

The poverty data for Buchanan shows that 14 of the married-couple family households (7.7%) and 30 of the single-parent households (54.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (9.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 21 household (75.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Buchanan
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children2 (3.6%)2 (14.3%)
1 or 2 Children12 (9.8%)21 (75.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)7 (53.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14 (7.7%)30 (54.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Buchanan

Employment by Class of Employer in Buchanan

Among the 448 employed individuals in Buchanan, private company employees (345 | 77.0%), local government employees (55 | 12.3%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (37 | 8.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Buchanan
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees34577.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)30.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)378.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations30.7%
Local Government Employees5512.3%
State Government Employees30.7%
Federal Government Employees20.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total448100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Buchanan

According to the labor force statistics for Buchanan, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,007), 52.0% or 524 individuals are in the labor force, with 12.0% or 63 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 16 to 19 years, with 93.4% or 71 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 47.5% or 19 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Buchanan
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years71 (93.4%)2 (2.8%)
20 to 24 Years86 (81.9%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years40 (75.5%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years69 (71.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years139 (73.2%)36 (25.9%)
45 to 54 Years40 (40.4%)19 (47.5%)
55 to 59 Years24 (30.0%)1 (4.2%)
60 to 64 Years38 (23.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years17 (23.3%)5 (29.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total524 (52.0%)63 (12.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Buchanan

According to labor force statistics for Buchanan, 51.3% of individuals (350) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (682) are in the labor force, with 16.0% or 56 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 66.7% or 30 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 48.6% or 51 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Buchanan
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School105 (42.9%)119 (48.6%)
High School Diploma136 (53.3%)9 (3.7%)
College / Associate Degree79 (57.7%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher30 (66.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total350 (51.3%)109 (16.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Buchanan

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Buchanan are Health Diagnosing & Treating (37 | 8.0%), Management (19 | 4.1%), Community & Social Service (17 | 3.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (12 | 2.6%), and Computers & Mathematics (11 | 2.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Buchanan

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Buchanan, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (64.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Buchanan
OccupationMaleFemale
Management15 (78.9%)4 (21.0%)
Business & Financial6 (85.7%)1 (14.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 6 (35.3%)11 (64.7%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library4 (36.4%)7 (63.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)39 (42.4%)53 (57.6%)
Total (Overall)178 (38.6%)283 (61.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Buchanan are Food Preparation & Serving (61 | 13.2%), Healthcare Support (19 | 4.1%), Personal Care & Service (15 | 3.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (3 | 0.6%), and Security & Protection (2 | 0.4%).
Services Occupations in Buchanan

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Buchanan, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (50.0%), Law Enforcement (50.0%), and Personal Care & Service (13.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (96.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Buchanan
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Security & Protection1 (50.0%)1 (50.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement1 (50.0%)1 (50.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving2 (3.3%)59 (96.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service2 (13.3%)13 (86.7%)
Total (Category)5 (5.0%)95 (95.0%)
Total (Overall)178 (38.6%)283 (61.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Buchanan are Office & Administration (99 | 21.5%), and Sales & Related (29 | 6.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Buchanan

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Buchanan
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related10 (34.5%)19 (65.5%)
Office & Administration4 (4.0%)95 (96.0%)
Total (Category)14 (10.9%)114 (89.1%)
Total (Overall)178 (38.6%)283 (61.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Buchanan are Construction & Extraction (64 | 13.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (10 | 2.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (2 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Buchanan

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Buchanan
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair4 (40.0%)6 (60.0%)
Total (Category)68 (89.5%)8 (10.5%)
Total (Overall)178 (38.6%)283 (61.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Buchanan are Production (53 | 11.5%), Material Moving (9 | 1.9%), and Transportation (3 | 0.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Buchanan

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Buchanan
OccupationMaleFemale
Production44 (83.0%)9 (17.0%)
Transportation2 (66.7%)1 (33.3%)
Material Moving6 (66.7%)3 (33.3%)
Total (Category)52 (80.0%)13 (20.0%)
Total (Overall)178 (38.6%)283 (61.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Buchanan

Employment Industries in Buchanan

The major employment industries in Buchanan include Accommodation & Food Services (110 | 23.9%), Retail Trade (77 | 16.7%), Construction (58 | 12.6%), Manufacturing (57 | 12.4%), and Educational Services (39 | 8.5%).
Employment Industries in Buchanan

Employment Industries by Sex in Buchanan

The Buchanan industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (94.6%), and Educational Services (89.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Buchanan
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing51 (89.5%)6 (10.5%)
Wholesale Trade2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade15 (19.5%)62 (80.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing2 (40.0%)3 (60.0%)
Utilities6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific5 (71.4%)2 (28.6%)
Enterprise Management1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support3 (11.5%)23 (88.5%)
Educational Services4 (10.3%)35 (89.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance4 (10.5%)34 (89.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation6 (66.7%)3 (33.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services6 (5.4%)104 (94.6%)
Public Administration8 (72.7%)3 (27.3%)
Total178 (38.6%)283 (61.4%)

Education in Buchanan

School Enrollment in Buchanan

The most common levels of schooling among the 227 students in Buchanan are high school (137 | 60.4%), elementary school (33 | 14.5%), and middle school (22 | 9.7%).
School Enrollment in Buchanan
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool167.0%
Kindergarten52.2%
Elementary School3314.5%
Middle School229.7%
High School13760.4%
College / Undergraduate146.2%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total227100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Buchanan

Out of a total of 227 students who are enrolled in schools in Buchanan, 6 (2.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 221 (97.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2 (16.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 9 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Buchanan
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds67 (94.4%)4 (5.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds10 (83.3%)2 (16.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total221 (97.4%)6 (2.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Buchanan

Education (12 | 26.7%), psychology (9 | 20.0%), liberal arts & history (7 | 15.6%), social sciences (6 | 13.3%), and business (4 | 8.9%) are the most common fields of study among 45 individuals in Buchanan who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Buchanan
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology920.0%
Social Sciences613.3%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies36.7%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business48.9%
Education1226.7%
Literature & Languages24.4%
Liberal Arts & History715.6%
Visual & Performing Arts24.4%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total45100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Buchanan

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Buchanan

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Buchanan are males with 2 vehicles (81, accounting for 49.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (66, making up 28.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Buchanan
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle3 (1.8%)3 (1.1%)
1 Vehicle17 (10.3%)36 (12.7%)
2 Vehicles81 (49.1%)66 (23.3%)
3 Vehicles48 (29.1%)35 (12.4%)
4 Vehicles8 (4.9%)6 (2.1%)
5 or more Vehicles8 (4.9%)137 (48.4%)
Total165 (100.0%)283 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Buchanan

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Buchanan are 15 to 19 minutes (101 commuters, 23.6%), 5 to 9 minutes (97 commuters, 22.7%), and 10 to 14 minutes (71 commuters, 16.6%).
Commute Time in Buchanan
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes163.7%
5 to 9 Minutes9722.7%
10 to 14 Minutes7116.6%
15 to 19 Minutes10123.6%
20 to 24 Minutes194.4%
25 to 29 Minutes112.6%
30 to 34 Minutes347.9%
35 to 39 Minutes214.9%
40 to 44 Minutes30.7%
45 to 59 Minutes10.2%
60 to 89 Minutes255.8%
90 or more Minutes296.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Buchanan

The most common commute times in Buchanan are 5 to 9 minutes (36 commuters, 24.0%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (72 commuters, 25.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Buchanan
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2 (1.3%)14 (5.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes36 (24.0%)61 (21.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes15 (10.0%)56 (20.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes29 (19.3%)72 (25.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes3 (2.0%)16 (5.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)11 (4.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes22 (14.7%)12 (4.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes18 (12.0%)3 (1.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes3 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes1 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes16 (10.7%)9 (3.2%)
90 or more Minutes5 (3.3%)24 (8.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Buchanan

The most frequent times of departure to work in Buchanan are 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (30, 20.0%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (83, 29.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Buchanan
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM7 (4.7%)39 (14.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM17 (11.3%)12 (4.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM30 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM13 (8.7%)23 (8.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM20 (13.3%)2 (0.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM15 (10.0%)33 (11.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM12 (8.0%)31 (11.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM26 (17.3%)3 (1.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM4 (2.7%)21 (7.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)19 (6.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2 (1.3%)83 (29.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)12 (4.3%)
Total150 (100.0%)278 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Buchanan

Occupancy by Ownership in Buchanan

Of the total 400 dwellings in Buchanan, owner-occupied units account for 182 (45.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 218 (54.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Buchanan
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units18245.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units21854.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units400100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Buchanan

Occupancy by Household Size in Buchanan
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household13132.8%
2-Person Household7619.0%
3-Person Household6215.5%
4+ Person Household13132.8%
Total Housing Units400100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Buchanan

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Buchanan
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household45 (34.4%)86 (65.6%)
2-Person Household53 (69.7%)23 (30.3%)
3-Person Household36 (58.1%)26 (41.9%)
4+ Person Household48 (36.6%)83 (63.4%)
Total Housing Units182 (45.5%)218 (54.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Buchanan

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Buchanan
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School34 (23.4%)111 (76.5%)
High School Diploma78 (52.3%)71 (47.6%)
College/Associate Degree51 (61.5%)32 (38.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher19 (82.6%)4 (17.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Buchanan

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Buchanan
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years7318.2%
35 to 44 Years4912.2%
45 to 54 Years338.3%
55 to 64 Years16140.3%
65 to 74 Years5112.8%
75 to 84 Years287.0%
85 Years and Over51.3%
Total400100.0%

Housing Finances in Buchanan

Median Income by Occupancy in Buchanan

Median Income by Occupancy in Buchanan
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied182 (45.5%)$58,750
Renter-Occupied218 (54.5%)$0
Average400 (100.0%)$46,071

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Buchanan

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Buchanan
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0009 (5.0%)17 (7.8%)
$5,000 to $9,9992 (1.1%)8 (3.7%)
$10,000 to $14,99912 (6.6%)35 (16.1%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)19 (8.7%)
$20,000 to $24,99915 (8.2%)16 (7.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99927 (14.8%)16 (7.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99915 (8.2%)13 (6.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99918 (9.9%)29 (13.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99929 (15.9%)22 (10.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99948 (26.4%)43 (19.7%)
$150,000 or more7 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total182 (100.0%)218 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Buchanan

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Buchanan
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3009 (5.0%)23 (10.5%)
$300 to $49940 (22.0%)33 (15.1%)
$500 to $79925 (13.7%)41 (18.8%)
$800 to $99927 (14.8%)28 (12.8%)
$1,000 to $1,49946 (25.3%)89 (40.8%)
$1,500 to $1,99932 (17.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4993 (1.7%)2 (0.9%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total182 (100.0%)218 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Buchanan

Housing Structures in Buchanan

Housing Structures in Buchanan
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached27468.5%
Single Unit, Attached51.3%
2 Unit Apartments205.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments328.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments112.8%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other5814.5%
Total400100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Buchanan

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Buchanan
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached167 (61.0%)107 (39.1%)
Single Unit, Attached5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other10 (17.2%)48 (82.8%)
Total182 (45.5%)218 (54.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Buchanan

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Buchanan
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)10 (4.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)44 (20.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms47 (25.8%)72 (33.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms81 (44.5%)44 (20.2%)
8 or more Rooms54 (29.7%)48 (22.0%)
Total182 (100.0%)218 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Buchanan

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Buchanan
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas66 (36.3%)108 (49.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas16 (8.8%)17 (7.8%)
Electricity95 (52.2%)90 (41.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels5 (2.8%)3 (1.4%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total182 (100.0%)218 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Buchanan

Household Vehicle Usage in Buchanan
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle8 (4.4%)44 (20.2%)
1 Vehicle38 (20.9%)74 (33.9%)
2 Vehicles94 (51.6%)47 (21.6%)
3 or more Vehicles42 (23.1%)53 (24.3%)
Total182 (100.0%)218 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Buchanan

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Buchanan

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units76106
Median Property Value$127,100$191,700
Median Household Income$31,250$4
Monthly Housing Costs$454$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,148$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Buchanan

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Buchanan
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0005 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99930 (39.5%)12 (11.3%)
$100,000 to $299,99937 (48.7%)81 (76.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9994 (5.3%)13 (12.3%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total76 (100.0%)106 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Buchanan

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Buchanan
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00011 (14.5%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99912 (15.8%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99916 (21.0%)15 (14.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99911 (14.5%)11 (10.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99912 (15.8%)4 (3.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9992 (2.6%)6 (5.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9999 (11.8%)27 (25.5%)
$150,000 or more3 (4.0%)39 (36.8%)
Total76 (100.0%)106 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Buchanan

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Buchanan
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x15 (19.7%)86,429 (81,536.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x19 (25.0%)51 (48.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x11 (14.5%)25 (23.6%)
4.0x or more26 (34.2%)2 (1.9%)
Total76 (100.0%)106 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Buchanan

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Buchanan
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80024 (31.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49934 (44.7%)5 (4.7%)
$800 to $1,49913 (17.1%)30 (28.3%)
Total76 (100.0%)106 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Buchanan

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Buchanan

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Buchanan
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years111 (97.4%)3 (2.6%)
6 to 18 Years191 (99.0%)2 (1.0%)
19 to 25 Years55 (50.9%)53 (49.1%)
26 to 34 Years90 (68.2%)42 (31.8%)
35 to 44 Years118 (71.5%)47 (28.5%)
45 to 54 Years51 (61.5%)32 (38.6%)
55 to 64 Years232 (98.7%)3 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total960 (84.1%)182 (15.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Buchanan

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Buchanan
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born111 (97.4%)3 (2.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen191 (99.0%)2 (1.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen55 (50.9%)53 (49.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Buchanan

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Buchanan
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000200 (98.0%)4 (2.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999140 (74.9%)47 (25.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99989 (78.1%)25 (21.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999127 (77.4%)37 (22.6%)
$100,000 and over404 (85.4%)69 (14.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Buchanan

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Buchanan
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 650 (43.9%)61 (53.5%)
6 to 18 Years176 (91.2%)64 (33.2%)
19 to 25 Years34 (31.5%)23 (21.3%)
25 to 34 Years45 (34.1%)45 (34.1%)
35 to 44 Years29 (17.6%)89 (53.9%)
45 to 54 Years38 (45.8%)14 (16.9%)
55 to 64 Years162 (68.9%)78 (33.2%)
65 to 74 Years64 (100.0%)27 (42.2%)
75 Years and over48 (100.0%)21 (43.8%)
Total646 (56.6%)422 (36.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Buchanan

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Buchanan
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years4 (9.3%)2 (2.2%)
18 to 34 Years13 (13.4%)3 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years59 (22.5%)82 (37.1%)
65 to 74 Years20 (66.7%)11 (32.4%)
75 Years and over23 (71.9%)9 (56.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Buchanan

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Buchanan: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (7.2%)3 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years35 (13.4%)18 (8.1%)
65 to 74 Years7 (23.3%)2 (5.9%)
75 Years and over6 (18.8%)4 (25.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Buchanan: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years22 (8.4%)4 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years6 (20.0%)9 (26.5%)
75 Years and over10 (31.2%)5 (31.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Buchanan: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years4 (9.3%)2 (2.2%)
18 to 34 Years13 (13.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years27 (10.3%)10 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over11 (34.4%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Buchanan: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years22 (8.4%)56 (25.3%)
65 to 74 Years14 (46.7%)2 (5.9%)
75 Years and over20 (62.5%)7 (43.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Buchanan: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (1.1%)21 (9.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Buchanan

Computing Device Access in Buchanan

Computing Device Access in Buchanan
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop23759.3%
Smartphone33182.8%
Tablet20852.0%
No Computing Device5012.5%
Total400100.0%

Internet Access in Buchanan

Internet Access in Buchanan
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home25363.2%
Cellular Data Only4310.7%
Satellite Internet102.5%
No Internet10125.3%
Total400100.0%

Buchanan Summary

Buchanan is a city located in Haralson County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1,845 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Haralson County.

History

Buchanan was founded in 1856 and named after James Buchanan, the 15th President of the United States. The city was incorporated in 1872.

Geography

Buchanan is located at 33 59 25 North 85 7 25 West 33 990278 85 123611

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2), all land.

Economy

The economy of Buchanan is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to several manufacturing plants, including a poultry processing plant, a paper mill, and a furniture factory.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,845 people, 717 households, and 486 families residing in the city. The population density was 837.2 people per square mile (323.7/km2). There were 790 housing units at an average density of 358.3 per square mile (138.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.90% White, 10.45% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.60% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.08% of the population.
There were 717 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 16.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $27,917, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,845. About 14.2% of families and 17.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Buchanan?
Total Population of Buchanan is 1,238.
What is the Total Male Population of Buchanan?
Total Male Population of Buchanan is 549.
What is the Total Female Population of Buchanan?
Total Female Population of Buchanan is 689.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Buchanan?
There are 79.68 Males per 100 Females in Buchanan.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Buchanan?
There are 125.50 Females per 100 Males in Buchanan.
What is the Median Population Age in Buchanan?
Median Population Age in Buchanan is 38.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Buchanan
Average Family Size in Buchanan is 3.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Buchanan
Average Household Size in Buchanan is 2.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Buchanan?
Per Capita income in Buchanan is $18,808.
What is the Median Family Income in Buchanan?
Median Family Income in Buchanan is $54,554.
What is the Median Household income in Buchanan?
Median Household Income in Buchanan is $46,071.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Buchanan?
Income or Wage Gap in Buchanan is 33.2%.
Women in Buchanan earn 66.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Buchanan?
Inequality or Gini Index in Buchanan is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Buchanan?
There are 524 People in the Labor Forcein in Buchanan.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Buchanan?
52.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Buchanan.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Buchanan?
Unemployment Rate in Buchanan is 12.0%.