Buchanan, NY Demographics

A map of Buchanan's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,301	1,479	54.3%	64.2%
Hispanic	650	529	27.1%	23.0%
Black	188	77	7.8%	3.3%
Asian	129	64	5.4%	2.8%
Multiracial	87	126	3.6%	5.5%
Native American/Other	42	27	1.8%	1.2%

Buchanan, New York has an estimated population of 2,397, an increase from the 2,302 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.3% White, 27.1% Hispanic, 7.8% Black, 5.4% Asian, 3.6% Multiracial, and 1.8% 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than New York 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 52.9% in 2020 and 62.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Buchanan is ranked the 576th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 581st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Buchanan's White Population

1,301 residents of Buchanan, or 54.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Buchanan is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Buchanan ranks 1098th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buchanan's White population has declined by an estimated 12.0%. White residents' share of Buchanan's population has decreased from 64.2% to 54.3%.

Buchanan is more White than neighboring Peekskill (35.3% White). Buchanan is less White than neighboring Verplanck (71.5% White), Montrose (64.7% White), Crugers (65.1% White), and Stony Point (57.2% White).

Buchanan's Black Population

188 residents of Buchanan, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Buchanan is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Buchanan ranks 352nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buchanan's Black population has grown by an estimated 144.2%. Black residents' share of Buchanan's population has increased from 3.3% to 7.8%.

Buchanan is more Black than neighboring Verplanck (4.2% Black), Montrose (3.1% Black), and Crugers (4.6% Black). Buchanan is less Black than neighboring Peekskill (13.4% Black), and Stony Point (10.5% Black).

Buchanan's Asian Population

129 residents of Buchanan, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Buchanan is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Buchanan ranks 392nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buchanan's Asian population has grown by an estimated 101.6%. Asian residents' share of Buchanan's population has increased from 2.8% to 5.4%.

Buchanan is more Asian than neighboring Verplanck (0.2% Asian), Montrose (0.2% Asian), Peekskill (1.9% Asian), Crugers (3.2% Asian), and Stony Point (1.9% Asian).

Buchanan's Hispanic Population

650 residents of Buchanan, or 27.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Buchanan is higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Buchanan ranks 105th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buchanan's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 22.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Buchanan's population has increased from 23.0% to 27.1%.

Buchanan is more Hispanic than neighboring Verplanck (24.2% Hispanic), Crugers (26.3% Hispanic), and Stony Point (24.8% Hispanic). Buchanan is less Hispanic than neighboring Montrose (29.3% Hispanic), and Peekskill (45.7% Hispanic).

Buchanan's Native American/Other Population

42 residents of Buchanan, or 1.8% 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 New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Buchanan ranks 195th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buchanan's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 55.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Buchanan's population has increased from 1.2% to 1.8%.

Buchanan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Verplanck (0% Native American/Other), Montrose (0% Native American/Other), Peekskill (1.5% Native American/Other), Crugers (0% Native American/Other), and Stony Point (1% Native American/Other).

Buchanan's Multiracial Population

87 residents of Buchanan, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Buchanan is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Buchanan ranks 154th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buchanan's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 31.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Buchanan's population has decreased from 5.5% to 3.6%.

Buchanan is more Multiracial than neighboring Verplanck (0% Multiracial), Montrose (2.6% Multiracial), Peekskill (2.2% Multiracial), and Crugers (0.9% Multiracial). Buchanan is less Multiracial than neighboring Stony Point (4.8% 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.