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Buckland

Alaska · 550 residents · 0.852 sq mi
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Buckland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,063. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $76,400. At a median age of 21.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 21.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

550
+35%since 2000
from 406 in 2000
1990 – 2025
646 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 477 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
21.3
+20%since 2000
from 17.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2813894976057131990201020202024Buckland
2024533
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,063
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$13,530
+41%since 2000
from $9,624 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
17.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance14.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing9.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services4.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$76,400
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$1,104
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $600 in 2000
US average: $1,124
74.1%
+31.2 ptssince 2000
from 42.9% in 2000
25.9% rent
1.6
−30%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.2%(13)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.2%(204)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.1%(6)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other97.7%(537)
Diversity Score4.9%(27)
5
−90%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

7.5 min
+3%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
77.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

37.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 41.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
52.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
38.0%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

56.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
43.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
29.1%
−27.9 ptssince 2013
from 57.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buckland, Alaska?

Buckland, Alaska has about 550 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buckland, Alaska?

The typical household in Buckland, Alaska earns about $49,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buckland, Alaska expensive?

In Buckland, Alaska, the median home is worth about $76,400, and the typical rent is about $1,104 a month.

How educated are people in Buckland, Alaska?

About 2.8% of adults age 25 and over in Buckland, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buckland, Alaska?

About 17.4% of people in Buckland, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buckland, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Buckland, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 233 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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