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Buckhorn

California · 2,597 residents · 4.931 sq mi
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Buckhorn has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,964. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $271,200. With a median age of 59.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,597
+9%since 2019
from 2,387 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
527 / sq mi
+9%since 2019
from 484 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
59.5
+6%since 2019
from 56.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K201020202024Buckhorn
20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,964
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $47,150 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,353
+5%since 2019
from $30,896 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 30.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2019
from 18.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$271,200
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $253,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,168
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,207 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2019
from 78.5% in 2019
13.4% rent
Afford Score
4.4
−19%since 2019
from 5.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(1,998)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(129)
Asian4.5%(107)
Other6%(143)
Diversity Score36.4%(868)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(2,091)
Black0.5%(12)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(252)
Asian1.4%(37)
Other3.2%(84)
Diversity Score34.4%(892)
Diversity Score
34
−6%since 2019
from 36 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 22.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 92.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 6.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
53.8 min
+30%since 2019
from 41.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 73.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 14.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 40.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2019
from 33.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 52.7% in 2019
Female
42.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2019
from 47.3% in 2019
Foreign born
4.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 8.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buckhorn, California?

Buckhorn, California has about 2,597 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buckhorn, California?

The typical household in Buckhorn, California earns about $61,964 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 $271,200, and the typical rent is about $1,168 a month.

How educated are people in Buckhorn, California?

About 20.0% 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 12.9% of people in Buckhorn, California live below the federal poverty line.

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