Buchanan County, Missouri
Buchanan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 84,793.[1] Its county seat is St. Joseph.[2] It is named for James Buchanan, 15th President of the United States.
Buchanan County | |
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 The Buchanan County Courthouse in downtown St. Joseph | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Missouri | |
 Missouri's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 39°40′N 94°49′W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Missouri |
| Founded | December 31, 1838 |
| Named for | James Buchanan |
| Seat | St. Joseph |
| Largest city | St. Joseph |
| Area | |
| • Total | 415 sq mi (1,070 km2) |
| • Land | 408 sq mi (1,060 km2) |
| • Water | 6.6 sq mi (17 km2) 1.6% |
| Population | |
| • Total | 84,793 |
| • Density | 200/sq mi (79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website | www |
References
- "QuickFacts: Buchanan County, Missouri". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
Municipalities and communities of Buchanan County, Missouri, United States | ||
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| Cities | Map of Missouri highlighting Buchanan County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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