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Buchanan, GA


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Buchanan, Georgia

Buchanan, Georgia is 37 miles W of Marietta, Georgia (center to center) and 46 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. It is in Haralson county. The population of the city is 941.

The People and Families of Buchanan

In Buchanan, about 44% of adults are married. Adults in Buchanan are more likely than in most places to live alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Buchanan had a median family income of $26,964.

Political Inclinations

Among Buchanan political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $400. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Buchanan Housing

Of the housing in Buchanan, approximately 60% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Buchanan, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Buchanan strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Buchanan Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Buchanan Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Buchanan, GA

Comparing Buchanan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens89
Male Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity72
Age of the Population69
Female Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old31
Well-Paid Single Men35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size42
Portion of People Married37

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty25
College Educated Adults22
People in Middle Class or Better12
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work55
Short Commute Times34
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Rents98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Housing Recently Built73
Affordability of Property Taxes64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime47
Low Property Crime12
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