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Moving to Buchanan, Georgia

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Buchanan, the county seat of Haralson County, was incorporated December 22, 1857. The city received its name in honor of former president James Buchanan.

The Old Haralson County courthouse, built in 1891, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The courthouse, which is a prime example of a public building constructed in the Queen Anne style, is now the home of the local historical society. The clock tower was added in 1897.

Annual events in Buchanan include the Fall Festival, the Christmas Tour of Homes, and the Haralson County Arts and Crafts Festival.

Buchanan participates in the Better Hometown Program run by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. This community development program is a public-private partnership intended to revitalize small communities with populations between 1,000 and 5,000. These cities have access to technical assistance and fiscal resources designed to stimulate downtown revitalization.

Population: 941. Estimated population in July 2024: 1,018 (+8.2% change)

Haralson County

Zip code: 30113

Demographics

Median resident age: 37.8 years
Median household income: $23,269
Median house value: $55,700

Population by Race

Races in Buchanan:

  • White Non-Hispanic (86.7%)
  • Black (11.4%)
  • Two or more races (1.2%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)
  • Hispanic (0.5%)

Ancestries: United States (18.0%), Irish (6.3%), English (4.4%), German (3.0%), French Canadian (1.5%), Dutch (1.4%).

Elevation: 1258 feet

Land area: 1.5 square miles

Map of Buchanan, GA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Buchanan

  • High school or higher: 55.6%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 7.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.5%
  • Unemployed: 6.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 26.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Buchanan city

  • Never married: 21.9%
  • Now married: 48.9%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 13.8%
  • Divorced: 14.3%

1.1% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -56 (-5.6%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Buchanan:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Buchanan:

  • RICHARD B RUSSELL (about 38 miles; ROME, GA; Abbreviation: RMG)
  • DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE (about 48 miles; MARIETTA, GA; Abbreviation: MGE)
  • ANNISTON METROPOLITAN (about 49 miles; ANNISTON, AL; Abbreviation: ANB)

Other public-use airports nearest to Buchanan:

  • WEST GEORGIA RGNL – O V GRAY FIELD (about 13 miles; CARROLLTON, GA; Abbreviation: CTJ)
  • CORNELIUS-MOORE FIELD (about 16 miles; CEDARTOWN, GA; Abbreviation: 4A4)
  • CARTERSVILLE (about 33 miles; CARTERSVILLE, GA; Abbreviation: VPC)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Buchanan:

  • STATE UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA (about 17 miles; CARROLLTON, GA; Full-time enrollment: 7,241)
  • JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY (about 41 miles; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Full-time enrollment: 6,418)
  • KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY (about 44 miles; KENNESAW, GA; Full-time enrollment: 9,589)
  • GADSDEN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 45 miles; GADSDEN, AL; Full-time enrollment: 3,360)
  • LIFE UNIVERSITY (about 45 miles; MARIETTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,881)
  • SOUTHERN POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY (about 45 miles; MARIETTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,559)
  • CHATTAHOOCHEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 45 miles; MARIETTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,012)

Public primary/middle schools in Buchanan:

  • BUCHANAN PRIMARY SCHOOL (Students: 535; Location: 271 VAN WERT STREET; Grades: PK – 02)
  • BUCHANAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 404; Location: 215 COLLEGE CIRCLE; Grades: 03 – 05)

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