Buchanan, VA Demographics

A map of Buchanan's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,276	1,094	93.3%	91.5%
Black	48	35	3.5%	2.9%
Multiracial	31	33	2.3%	2.8%
Asian	12	3	0.9%	0.3%
Hispanic	0	22	0.0%	1.8%
Native American/Other	0	9	0.0%	0.8%

Buchanan, Virginia has an estimated population of 1,367, a large increase from the 1,196 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.3% White, 3.5% Black, 2.3% Multiracial, 0.9% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Virginia 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 16.1% in 2020 and 12.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Buchanan is ranked the 338th most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 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 346th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Buchanan's White Population

1,276 residents of Buchanan, or 93.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Buchanan is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Buchanan ranks 114th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buchanan's White population has grown by an estimated 16.6%. White residents' share of Buchanan's population has increased from 91.5% to 93.3%.

Buchanan is more White than neighboring Montvale (85.2% White), Eagle Rock (91% White), Fincastle (79% White), Blue Ridge (83.1% White), and Troutville (85.5% White).

Buchanan's Black Population

48 residents of Buchanan, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Buchanan is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Buchanan ranks 479th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buchanan's Black population has grown by an estimated 37.1%. Black residents' share of Buchanan's population has increased from 2.9% to 3.5%.

Buchanan is more Black than neighboring Montvale (0% Black), Eagle Rock (0% Black), Blue Ridge (3.3% Black), and Troutville (0% Black). Buchanan is less Black than neighboring Fincastle (12.6% Black).

Buchanan's Asian Population

12 residents of Buchanan, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Buchanan is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Buchanan ranks 502nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buchanan's Asian population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Asian residents' share of Buchanan's population has increased from 0.3% to 0.9%.

Buchanan is more Asian than neighboring Montvale (0% Asian), and Eagle Rock (0% Asian). Buchanan is less Asian than neighboring Fincastle (2.6% Asian), Blue Ridge (2.4% Asian), and Troutville (2.3% Asian).

Buchanan's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Buchanan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Buchanan is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Buchanan ranks 535th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buchanan's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Buchanan's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

Buchanan is less Hispanic than neighboring Montvale (12.5% Hispanic), Fincastle (1.5% Hispanic), Blue Ridge (4.1% Hispanic), and Troutville (6.9% Hispanic).

Buchanan's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Buchanan, or 0.0% 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 Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Buchanan ranks 298th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buchanan's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Buchanan's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Buchanan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fincastle (1.9% Native American/Other), and Troutville (0.8% Native American/Other).

Buchanan's Multiracial Population

31 residents of Buchanan, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Buchanan is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Buchanan ranks 527th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buchanan's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Buchanan's population has decreased from 2.8% to 2.3%.

Buchanan is less Multiracial than neighboring Eagle Rock (9% Multiracial), Fincastle (2.4% Multiracial), Blue Ridge (7% Multiracial), and Troutville (4.4% 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.