Buchanan, North Dakota facts for kids
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Buchanan, North Dakota
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Location of Buchanan, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Stutsman |
| Founded | 1887 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| • Land | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,555 ft (474 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 87 |
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86 |
| • Density | 1,144.74/sq mi (441.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58420
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-10060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1035944 |
Buchanan is a small city located in Stutsman County, North Dakota, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a population of 87 people, based on the 2020 United States census. Buchanan was started way back in 1887.
A fun fact about Buchanan is that it used to have a giant bull statue! This huge bull was called Henry Leuhr's Giant Bull. It was inspired by the even bigger World's Largest Buffalo statue in nearby Jamestown, North Dakota. Buchanan's bull was about 30 feet (9.1 m) tall and 50 feet (15 m) long. Sadly, it got old and was taken down in 2007.
History of Buchanan
The town of Buchanan got its name from James A. Buchanan, who was an important early settler in the area. A post office opened here in 1894, helping the community grow and connect with other places.
Where is Buchanan?
Buchanan is a very small city when it comes to its size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.08 square miles (0.21 km2). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or large rivers within the city limits.
People of Buchanan
The population of Buchanan has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| 1990 | 40 | — | |
| 2000 | 77 | 92.5% | |
| 2010 | 90 | 16.9% | |
| 2020 | 87 | −3.3% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 86 | −4.4% | |
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Life in Buchanan (2010)
In 2010, there were 90 people living in Buchanan. These people lived in 32 different homes, and 24 of these were families. The city had 34 housing units in total.
Many homes in Buchanan had children. About half of the households had kids under 18 living with them. Most families were married couples, but there were also single-parent households.
The average age of people in Buchanan in 2010 was about 31 years old. A good number of residents, about 32%, were under 18. About 27% were young adults between 25 and 44. The city had a fairly even mix of males and females, with slightly more males.
