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Buchanan, VA
Town in Botetourt County, Virginia.
Population
1,367
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
630
ZIP codes
0
Buchanan and its ZIP codes
Buchanan at a glance
- Buchanan is about 2.9 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,226, 42% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $187,500 (51% below Virginia) and median rent is $958 a month.
Local data for Buchanan, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Buchanan, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,226
Poverty rate
17.9%
Median home value
$187,500
Median rent
$958/mo
Homeownership
80.5%
Bachelor's or higher
29.0%
Median age
43.2
Average commute
32.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (128), Irish Americans (124), Scottish Americans (28).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Botetourt County. PPP loans are for Buchanan.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,205
12,344 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,799
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$273M
FY 2026, $8,140 per person
How people get to work
Buchanan, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 32.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Buchanan, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
449
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
137
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 27°F
43.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Buchanan, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Buchanan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MontvaleCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 2.4 |
| Eagle RockCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| FincastleTown | 10 mi | 2 |
| Blue RidgeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.1 |
| TroutvilleTown | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| LaymantownCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| GlasgowTown | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| BedfordTown | 15 mi | 11.1 |
| DalevilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.3 |
| CloverdaleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.1 |
| Big IslandCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| Glen WiltonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| StewartsvilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.5 |
| HollinsCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 8.6 |
| Iron GateTown | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| VintonTown | 20 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Buchanan, VA in?
- Buchanan is in Botetourt County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Buchanan, VA?
- About 1,367 people live in Buchanan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Buchanan?
- Nearby places include Montvale (9.6 mi), Eagle Rock (10 mi), Fincastle (10 mi), Blue Ridge (12 mi), Troutville (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023