Demographics & People — Buchanan, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,259 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~4,100 |
| Median Age | 32.7 |
| Total Households | 1,780 |
| Family Households | 1,018 |
| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,458 |
| Black or African American | 75 |
| Asian | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 309 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 1,127 |
| Irish | 991 |
| Other groups | 903 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 702 |
| English | 506 |
| American | 294 |
| Scandinavian | 181 |
| European | 176 |
| Dutch | 161 |
| British | 118 |
Language
| English Only | 3,817 |
| Spanish | 36 |
| Population 5+ | 3,864 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 323 |
| Population 18+ | 3,422 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Buchanan, Michigan.