Buchanan is located in Botetourt county Virginia with a geographic area of 2.2 square miles. The total population in Buchanan is 1,172 with 47.5% male and 52.5% female. Children under age 5 represent 5.8% of the population, under age 18 equal 17.2% of the population and over age 65 is 19.2% of the population. The median household income is $50,278, per capita income is $28,539. There are a total of 492 housing units with 76.4% owner occupied. Education includes 29.9% of residents that are high school graduates and 25.4% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Buchanan in the summer is 71 degrees, and in the winter 35 degrees.
