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Buckhorn

California · 3,504 residents · 4.931 sq mi
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Buckhorn has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $90,045. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $360,800. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,504
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3,506 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
711 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 711 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
50.6
Unchangedsince 2023
from 50.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K201020202024Buckhorn
20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,045
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $78,510 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,309
+17%since 2023
from $39,514 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 52.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
+7%since 2023
from 0.402 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$360,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $333,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,220
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,875 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 95.1% in 2023
10.1% rent
Vacancy rate
23.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 24.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 39.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 57.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
−6%since 2023
from 4.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(2,834)
Black0.5%(17)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(392)
Asian2.3%(79)
Other5.2%(184)
Diversity Score41.4%(1,450)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79%(2,768)
Black0.5%(19)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(436)
Asian2%(70)
Other6%(211)
Diversity Score44.6%(1,561)
Diversity Score
45
+8%since 2023
from 41 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 93.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
51.2 min
−4%since 2023
from 53.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 63.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 19.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 57.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 22.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 30.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 61.8% in 2023
Female
39.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 38.2% in 2023
Foreign born
2.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 97.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 93.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buckhorn, California?

Buckhorn, California has about 3,504 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buckhorn, California?

The typical household in Buckhorn, California earns about $90,045 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buckhorn, California expensive?

In Buckhorn, California, the median home is worth about $360,800, and the typical rent is about $2,220 a month.

How educated are people in Buckhorn, California?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Buckhorn, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buckhorn, California?

About 10.9% of people in Buckhorn, California live below the federal poverty line.

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