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Buchanan, MI
City in Berrien County, Michigan.
Population
4,223
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,674
ZIP codes
0
Buchanan and its ZIP codes
Buchanan at a glance
- Buchanan is about 9.4 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,163, 23% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,300 (33% below Michigan) and median rent is $903 a month.
Local data for Buchanan, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Buchanan, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,163
Poverty rate
7.1%
Median home value
$154,300
Median rent
$903/mo
Homeownership
57.5%
Bachelor's or higher
13.1%
Median age
32.7
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (980), Irish Americans (488), Mexican Americans (385).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Berrien County. PPP loans are for Buchanan.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,183
60,632 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,094
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.13B
FY 2026, $7,313 per person
How people get to work
Buchanan, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled12.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Buchanan, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
422
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
304
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 19°F
41.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Buchanan, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Buchanan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NilesCity | 6 mi | 5.8 |
| GalienVillage | 7.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Berrien SpringsVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.9 |
| Chain-O-Lakes, INCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.5 |
| Ardmore, INCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.5 |
| Roseland, INTown | 9.6 mi | 0.4 |
| New TroyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| Indian Village, INTown | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| BarodaVillage | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Notre Dame, INCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| Eau ClaireVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| New Carlisle, INTown | 12 mi | 2 |
| South Bend, INCity | 12 mi | 41.9 |
| Hudson Lake, INCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| BridgmanCity | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| Three OaksVillage | 13 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Buchanan, MI in?
- Buchanan is in Berrien County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Buchanan, MI?
- About 4,223 people live in Buchanan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Buchanan?
- Nearby places include Niles (6 mi), Galien (7.4 mi), Berrien Springs (8.3 mi), Chain-O-Lakes, IN (8.4 mi), Ardmore, IN (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023