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Buckhead Ridge

Florida · 1,509 residents · 1.402 sq mi
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Buckhead Ridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,953. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $99,300. With a median age of 63.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 45% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 63.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% 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
1,509
+9%since 2000
from 1,390 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,076 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 991 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
63.0
+1%since 2000
from 62.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7901K1K2K2K1990201020202024Buckhead Ridge
2024986
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,953
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,406 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,667
+62%since 2000
from $16,475 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information35.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance13%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,073
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
16.1% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+26%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,356)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(13)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(40)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(1,361)
Black1.8%(27)
Hispanic / Latino5%(75)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other4.1%(62)
Diversity Score26%(392)
Diversity Score
26
+799%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
−19%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
52.9%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.6%
+16.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
28.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 22.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.8%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.7%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buckhead Ridge, Florida?

Buckhead Ridge, Florida has about 1,509 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buckhead Ridge, Florida?

The typical household in Buckhead Ridge, Florida earns about $31,953 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buckhead Ridge, Florida expensive?

In Buckhead Ridge, Florida, the median home is worth about $99,300, and the typical rent is about $1,073 a month.

How educated are people in Buckhead Ridge, Florida?

About 3.6% of adults age 25 and over in Buckhead Ridge, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buckhead Ridge, Florida?

About 11.3% of people in Buckhead Ridge, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buckhead Ridge, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Buckhead Ridge, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 279 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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