Buchanan, MI Demographics

A map of Buchanan's Population by Race

Buchanan, Michigan has an estimated population of 4,223, a slight decrease from the 4,300 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.5% White, 10.2% Multiracial, 9.1% Hispanic, 1.2% Black, 0.6% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Buchanan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Buchanan has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Buchanan, that probability was 34.1% in 2020 and 36.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Buchanan is ranked the 200th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Buchanan was ranked the 197th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Buchanan's White Population

3,317 residents of Buchanan, or 78.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Buchanan is higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Buchanan ranks 613th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buchanan's White population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. White residents' share of Buchanan's population has decreased from 80.5% to 78.5%.

Buchanan is more White than neighboring Niles (74.2% White), Berrien Springs (54.8% White), Roseland (51.7% White), and Eau Claire (55.9% White). Buchanan is less White than neighboring Galien (85.3% White).

Buchanan's Black Population

50 residents of Buchanan, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Buchanan is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Buchanan ranks 107th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buchanan's Black population has declined by an estimated 79.0%. Black residents' share of Buchanan's population has decreased from 5.5% to 1.2%.

Buchanan is more Black than neighboring Galien (0% Black). Buchanan is less Black than neighboring Niles (13.8% Black), Berrien Springs (19% Black), Roseland (21.8% Black), and Eau Claire (5.2% Black).

Buchanan's Asian Population

27 residents of Buchanan, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Buchanan is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Buchanan ranks 328th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buchanan's Asian population has grown by an estimated 22.7%. Asian residents' share of Buchanan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Buchanan is more Asian than neighboring Niles (0.5% Asian), Galien (0% Asian), and Eau Claire (0% Asian). Buchanan is less Asian than neighboring Berrien Springs (8.5% Asian), and Roseland (14.8% Asian).

Buchanan's Hispanic Population

385 residents of Buchanan, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Buchanan is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Buchanan ranks 204th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buchanan's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 84.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Buchanan's population has increased from 4.9% to 9.1%.

Buchanan is more Hispanic than neighboring Niles (7% Hispanic), Galien (1.5% Hispanic), and Roseland (8.7% Hispanic). Buchanan is less Hispanic than neighboring Berrien Springs (9.6% Hispanic), and Eau Claire (37% Hispanic).

Buchanan's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of Buchanan, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Buchanan is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Buchanan ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buchanan's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 70.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Buchanan's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.4%.

Buchanan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Niles (0.2% Native American/Other), Berrien Springs (0.2% Native American/Other), and Eau Claire (0.2% Native American/Other). Buchanan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Galien (7.2% Native American/Other), and Roseland (1% Native American/Other).

Buchanan's Multiracial Population

429 residents of Buchanan, or 10.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Buchanan is higher than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Buchanan ranks 40th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buchanan's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 34.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Buchanan's population has increased from 7.4% to 10.2%.

Buchanan is more Multiracial than neighboring Niles (4.4% Multiracial), Berrien Springs (7.9% Multiracial), Galien (6% Multiracial), Roseland (2% Multiracial), and Eau Claire (1.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.