Buchanan, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Buchanan, Wisconsin
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Town hall
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"In the Spirit of Town Government"
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Location of Buchanan, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Outagamie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.9 sq mi (43.8 km2) |
| • Land | 16.6 sq mi (43.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,827 |
| • Density | 351.3/sq mi (135.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-10750 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582881 |
| Website | Town of Buchanan, Wisconsin |
Buchanan is a town located in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2010, about 6,755 people lived there. A small community called Darboy is also part of the town.
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About Buchanan
Buchanan is a town in the state of Wisconsin. It is known for its friendly community. The town's motto is "In the Spirit of Town Government." This means they believe in good local leadership.
Where is Buchanan Located?
Buchanan is in Outagamie County. This county is in the eastern part of Wisconsin. The town is part of the larger Appleton–Fox Cities area.
How Big is Buchanan?
The total area of Buchanan is about 16.9 square miles (43.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.3 square miles (0.9 square kilometers), is water.
People of Buchanan
In 2019, there were about 7,201 people living in Buchanan. These people lived in about 2,678 homes. On average, there were 2.66 people in each home.
Who Lives in Buchanan?
Most of the people in Buchanan are White (94.4%). About 3.4% are Hispanic or Latino. A small number of people are Asian or from two or more races.
Age and Language
The population of Buchanan includes people of all ages. About 26.5% of the people are under 18 years old. About 9.6% are over 65 years old. Most people in Buchanan speak English. Only about 4.9% of homes speak another language.
Income in Buchanan
The average income for a household in Buchanan was $89,028. This is how much money families earned each year. About 5.9% of the people in Buchanan live in poverty.
Things to Do in Buchanan
Buchanan is home to a fun place for racing.
Wisconsin International Raceway
The Wisconsin International Raceway is located in Buchanan. It is on County Road KK, east of Highway 55. This track hosts different types of races. People can go there to watch exciting car and truck races.
See also
In Spanish: Buchanan (Wisconsin) para niños
