Buchanan County is lying in the state of Missouri. With an area of 414 square miles, Buchanan County is one of the smallest counties in the state, while in terms of population it is near the top with 8,599 inhabitants. Buchanan County's population density of urban makes it one of the least densely populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Saint Joseph, with a population of 83,651.
Buchanan County is one of the more prosperous regions in the state. The median income for Buchanan County residents is $35,228, putting the area in in the top half of all counties in Missouri. As a reflection this, the average home price in Buchanan County is $75,216, slightly above the state average of $90,296.
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