Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Buchanan, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

Showing latest census year. Full demographic history available with a paid plan. View plans →

Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,397

Median Agei

38.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

54.3%1,301

Hispanic/Latino

27.1%650

Black

7.8%188

Asian

5.4%129

Two or More

3.6%87

Other

1.8%42

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%47

High School Diploma

21.2%337

Some College (<1 yr)

3%48

Some College (1+ yr)

9.2%146

Associate's Degree

11.9%189

Bachelor's Degree

32.3%513

Master's Degree

13.5%215

Professional Degree

1.1%18

Doctorate

1.2%19

HS or Higher

96.4%

BA or Higher

48.1%

Graduate+

15.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$525,500

Median Renti

$1,953

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

87%723

Renter-Occupied

13%108

Total Units

859

Homeownership

87%

Vacancy Rate

3.3%

Home Values

$100K–$150K

1%7

$150K–$200K

0.8%6

$200K–$300K

3.9%28

$300K–$500K

40.4%292

$500K–$1M

46.1%333

$1M+

7.9%57

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2000–2009

5.9%51

1990–1999

8.3%71

1980–1989

9.3%80

1970–1979

9.9%85

1960–1969

14%120

1950–1959

19.8%170

1940–1949

7.2%62

1939 or earlier

25.6%220

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

51%424

Fuel Oil

44.5%370

Electricity

4.5%37

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$128,218

Mean Household Incomei

$182,781

Per Capita Incomei

$66,233

Poverty Ratei

5.7%

Unemploymenti

1.1%

Labor Forcei

1,226

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4%33

$10K–$15K

1.2%10

$15K–$20K

0.7%6

$20K–$25K

0.6%5

$30K–$35K

2.4%20

$40K–$45K

0.6%5

$45K–$50K

2.6%22

$50K–$60K

3.7%31

$60K–$75K

6.7%56

$75K–$100K

19.4%161

$100K–$125K

6.1%51

$125K–$150K

14.6%121

$150K–$200K

12.6%105

$200K+

24.7%205

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$629/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers21 homes83% occupied$629/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $128,218/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $38K/yr

94%

Low income$64K–$103K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

76% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

59% of subsidized households are minority

25% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

29% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1978.2%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,196

Avg. Commutei

33 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,213

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

31(1.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.5%Insured

1.5%Uninsured