Buchanan, Wisconsin
Town in Wisconsin, United States
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Buchanan is a town in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 6,755 at the 2010 census.[3] The unincorporated community of Darboy is located in the town.
Buchanan, Wisconsin | |
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Town hall | |
| Motto: "In the Spirit of Town Government" | |
 Location of Buchanan, Wisconsin | |
| Coordinates: 44°15′26″N 88°17′36″W | |
| 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 | 0.35 sq mi (0.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
• Total | 5,827 |
| • Density | 351/sq mi (135.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-10750[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582881[1] |
| Website | Town of Buchanan, Wisconsin |
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 16.9 square miles (43.8 km2), of which 16.6 square miles (43.0 km2) is land and 0.3 square mile (0.9 km2) (2.01%) is water.
Demographics
According to several censuses[4] as of July 1, 2019, there were 7,201 people and 2,678 households. As of the census of 2010, the population density was 440.5 people per square mile (170.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 94.4% White, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% from two or more races and 0.4% Asian.
The average number of people per household was 2.66 and 4.9% of households spoke a language other than English.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 6.5% under the age of 5, 26.5% under the age of 18, 73.5% over the age of 18 and 9.6% above the age of 65. The percentage of females was 51.1%.
The median income for a household was $89,028. 5.9% of the population lives in poverty.
Business
Wisconsin International Raceway is located on County Road KK, East of Highway 55 in the town of Buchanan.