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Buchanan, New York
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| Village of Buchanan | ||
View from the Hudson River
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Location of Buchanan, New York
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| Country | United States | |
| State | New York | |
| County | Westchester | |
| Town | Cortlandt | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.75 sq mi (4.53 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.42 sq mi (3.67 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.33 sq mi (0.87 km2) | |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,302 | |
| • Density | 1,626.86/sq mi (627.92/km2) | |
| • Demonym | Buchananite | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
10511
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| Area code(s) | 914 | |
| FIPS code | 36-10341 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0945006 | |
| Website | http://www.villageofbuchanan.com | |
Buchanan is a small village in Westchester County, New York. It is part of the larger town of Cortlandt. In 2020, about 2,302 people lived there.
Buchanan is known for a few interesting things. The Indian Point nuclear power plant used to be located here. It is now closed down. Also, the huge Christmas tree for Rockefeller Center in New York City in 2000 came from Buchanan! It was an 80-foot tall Norway spruce.
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About Buchanan
Buchanan is a village in the United States. It is located in the state of New York. The village is part of Westchester County.
Where is Buchanan?
Buchanan is located at 41°15′39″N 73°56′30″W / 41.26083°N 73.94167°W. This means it is in the southeastern part of New York State.
The village covers a total area of about 1.7 square miles (4.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 0.3 square miles (0.8 square kilometers) is water.
People of Buchanan
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 1,346 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,600 | 18.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,820 | 13.8% | |
| 1960 | 2,019 | 10.9% | |
| 1970 | 2,110 | 4.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,041 | −3.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,970 | −3.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,189 | 11.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,230 | 1.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,302 | 3.2% | |
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The population of Buchanan has grown steadily over the years. In 1930, there were 1,346 people. By 2020, the population had increased to 2,302 people.
In 2000, most people living in Buchanan were white. A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were from other backgrounds or more than one race. About 3.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Most households in Buchanan were families. Many had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.67 people. The average family had about 3.12 people.
The median age in the village was 38 years old. This means half the people were younger than 38 and half were older.
Buchanan is also known for being the smallest place in the world with a nuclear power plant.
Life in Buchanan
Students in Buchanan attend local schools. Younger students go to Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School or Frank G. Lindsey Elementary School. After that, they move on to Blue Mountain Middle School. Finally, they attend Hendrick Hudson High School.
The village has its own important services. It has a post office for mail. There is also a police force to keep everyone safe. A volunteer fire department, Buchanan Engine Company #1, helps in emergencies. The Cortlandt Volunteer Ambulance service also helps the village.
Education
The schools in Buchanan are part of the Hendrick Hudson School District (HHSD). Hendrick Hudson High School is the main high school for the district.
Famous People from Buchanan
- Anastasia van Burkalow (1911 – 2004) was an American geographer. She studied hymns and taught at Hunter College.
See also
In Spanish: Buchanan (Nueva York) para niños
