Buchanan
Town in Botetourt County, Virginia
Buchanan is a town in Botetourt County, Virginia, with 1,196 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 850 ft (259 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Montvale, 9.6 miles S.
- 1,196residents (2020 Census)
- 850 ftelevation · 259 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.6 km²
- 551 / sq mipopulation density
- 24066ZIP code
About Buchanan
Buchanan ( bə-KAN-ən) is a town in Botetourt County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,196 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Roanoke metropolitan area. It was the western terminus of the James River and Kanawha Canal when construction on the canal ended.
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Living in Buchanan
- Median household income
- $54,226
- Median home value
- $187,500
- Median rent
- $958/mo
- Median age
- 43.2
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Buchanan had 1,196 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,196 |
|---|---|
| Density | 551 per sq mi (213 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Buchanan at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Botetourt County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,196 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.17 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²) |
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.5209° N, 79.6910° W |
| ZIP code | 24066 |
| Official website | townofbuchanan.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5110744 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Buchanan
- Montvale9.6 mi S
- Eagle Rock10.0 mi NW
- Fincastle10.2 mi W
- Blue Ridge12.1 mi SW
- Troutville12.5 mi SW
- Daleville14.3 mi SW
- Laymantown14.3 mi SW
- Glasgow14.9 mi NE
- Bedford15.8 mi SE
- Cloverdale16.4 mi SW
- Glen Wilton17.8 mi NW
- Big Island18.0 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Buchanan
What county is Buchanan in?
Buchanan is in Botetourt County, Virginia.
What is the population of Buchanan, VA?
1,196 people lived in Buchanan at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Buchanan, VA?
The ZIP code of Buchanan is 24066.
What is the elevation of Buchanan?
850 feet (259 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Buchanan?
Montvale (9.6 mi), Eagle Rock (10.0 mi), Fincastle (10.2 mi), Blue Ridge (12.1 mi), Troutville (12.5 mi).
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