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, Missouri | |
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Location in the state of Missouri | |
Missouri's location in the U.S. | |
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Founded | December 31, 1838 |
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Seat | St. Joseph |
Largest City | St. Joseph |
Area - Total - Land - Water |
415 sq mi (1,075 km²) 408 sq mi (1,057 km²) 6.6 sq mi (17 km²), 1.6 |
Population - Density |
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Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 |
Website: http://www.co.buchanan.mo.us/ | |
Named for: James Buchanan |
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.