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Buchanan, Virginia is 23 miles NE of Roanoke, Virginia (center to center) and 134 miles NW of Raleigh, North Carolina. It is in Botetourt county. The town is part of the Roanoke metro area. The population of Buchanan is 1,233.
In Buchanan, about 57% of adults are married.
In 2000, Buchanan had a median family income of $37,443.
Among Buchanan political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $450. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.
Of the housing in Buchanan, approximately 76% is occupied by their owners.
In Buchanan, 94% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the town makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.
Comparing Buchanan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):
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