Buchanan district, Virginia
Buchanan district profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Buchanan district is a geographic entity located in Botetourt County, Virginia. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 6,542. The land area covers 199.21 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,542 | ±574 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 47 yrs | ±3.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,490 | ±222 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,994 | ±202 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,490 | ±222 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 504 | ±132 |
| Median Home Value | $243,600 | ±$26,630 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,009 | ±$136 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $69,881 | ±$7,636 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,682 | ±$4,795 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% | ±3.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 631 | ±244 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% | ±1.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,867 | ±342 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 82.8% | ±2.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 34,129 (2024)
ID: 176671
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
1 W MAIN ST, STE 1, FINCASTLE VA 24090-3006
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | Bedford, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Big Island, VA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | N | Fincastle, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Fincastle, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Buchanan, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Fincastle, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Cloverdale, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Troutville, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Eagle Rock, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Troutville, VA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hollins University
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College | 19.7 mi away | 7916 Williamson Rd NW, Roanoke, VA, 24020 |
5403626000
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BUCHANAN LIBRARY
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Library | 1.8 mi away | 19795 MAIN STREET, BUCHANAN, VA, 24066 |
(540) 928-3005
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Mountain Gateway Community College
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College | 20.1 mi away | 1000 College Drive, Clifton Forge, VA, 24422-1000 |
5408632800
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EAGLE ROCK LIBRARY
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 55 EAGLES NEST DRIVE, EAGLE ROCK, VA, 24085 |
(540) 928-2800
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Washington and Lee University
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College | 21.0 mi away | 204 West Washington Street, Lexington, VA, 24450-2116 |
5404588400
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FINCASTLE LIBRARY
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Library | 11.2 mi away | 11 ACADEMY STREET, FINCASTLE, VA, 24090 |
(540) 928-2700
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Virginia Military Institute
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College | 21.2 mi away | Lexington, VA, 24450-0304 |
5404647207
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MONTVALE LIBRARY
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Library | 11.9 mi away | 11575 WEST LYNCHBURG-SALEM TURNPIKE, MONTVALE, VA, 24122 |
(540) 425-7006
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Southern Virginia University
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College | 22.4 mi away | 1 University Hill Drive, Buena Vista, VA, 24416 |
5402618400
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GLASGOW PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.0 mi away | 1108 BLUE RIDGE RD, GLASGOW, VA, 24555 |
(540) 258-2509
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BUCHANAN, VA US, located 2.0 miles from Buchanan district. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44.1° | 26.9° | 35.5° | 3.16" | 2.5" |
| February | 48.8° | 28.5° | 38.6° | 2.68" | 2.3" |
| March | 56.8° | 35.1° | 45.9° | 3.69" | 1.8" |
| April | 69.5° | 44.0° | 56.8° | 3.82" | 0.1" |
| May | 76.6° | 54.0° | 65.3° | 4.44" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.4° | 62.8° | 73.1° | 3.94" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.5° | 67.3° | 76.9° | 4.54" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.8° | 66.0° | 75.4° | 3.03" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.8° | 59.2° | 69.0° | 4.13" | 0.0" |
| October | 68.1° | 47.0° | 57.5° | 3.41" | 0.0" |
| November | 56.5° | 35.5° | 46.0° | 3.28" | 0.0" |
| December | 47.3° | 29.8° | 38.5° | 3.49" | 4.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buchanan town | Town | 2.3 mi | — |
| Eagle Rock CDP | CDP | 8.4 mi | — |
| Fincastle town | Town | 11.0 mi | — |
| Montvale CDP | CDP | 11.8 mi | — |
| Glasgow town | Town | 13.6 mi | — |
| Blue Ridge CDP | CDP | 14.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5102390528. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.