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Buchanan, Michigan is 12 miles NW of South Bend, Indiana (center to center) and 66 miles E of Chicago, Illinois. It is in Berrien county. The city is part of the Benton Harbor metro area. The population of Buchanan is 4,681.
In Buchanan, about 49% of adults are married. There are a lot of singles in Buchanan.
Approximately 14% of Buchanan is non-white. The city is home to people of a variety of races.
In 2000, Buchanan had a median family income of $43,860.
Among Buchanan political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,000. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in Buchanan, approximately 63% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the city is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Buchanan offers a good supply of small apartments.
In Buchanan, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Buchanan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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