Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Buchanan, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,223

Median Agei

32.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

78.5%3,317

Two or More

10.2%429

Hispanic/Latino

9.1%385

Black

1.2%50

Asian

0.6%27

Other

0.4%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.5%169

High School Diploma

34%889

Some College (<1 yr)

9.9%258

Some College (1+ yr)

21.7%569

Associate's Degree

8%210

Bachelor's Degree

12.4%325

Master's Degree

0.7%19

HS or Higher

93.2%

BA or Higher

13.1%

Graduate+

0.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$154,300

Median Renti

$903

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.5%1,008

Renter-Occupied

42.5%744

Total Units

2,125

Homeownership

57.5%

Vacancy Rate

17.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.7%78

$50K–$100K

5.2%52

$100K–$150K

33.4%337

$150K–$200K

23.6%238

$200K–$300K

23.8%240

$300K–$500K

3.4%34

$1M+

2.9%29

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

118

$750–$1,000

238

$1,000–$1,250

243

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2000–2009

2.1%45

1990–1999

8.7%185

1980–1989

2.1%44

1970–1979

22.6%481

1960–1969

15%318

1950–1959

16.2%345

1940–1949

5%106

1939 or earlier

28.3%601

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67.9%1,189

Electricity

29.2%511

Fuel Oil

1.6%28

Other

1.4%24

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,163

Mean Household Incomei

$65,994

Per Capita Incomei

$28,399

Poverty Ratei

7.1%

Unemploymenti

2.2%

Labor Forcei

2,260

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.1%19

$10K–$15K

2.3%41

$15K–$20K

8.4%147

$20K–$25K

2.2%39

$25K–$30K

1.9%33

$30K–$35K

7.5%131

$35K–$40K

4.7%83

$40K–$45K

10.6%185

$45K–$50K

3.4%59

$50K–$60K

12.4%218

$60K–$75K

13.2%232

$75K–$100K

10.4%182

$100K–$125K

9.1%159

$125K–$150K

10.3%181

$150K–$200K

2.5%43

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1002.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Poland

Philippines

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,183

Avg. Commutei

19 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,210

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

177(5.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.5%Insured

5.5%Uninsured