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Buckingham

Florida · 4,036 residents · 18.005 sq mi
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Buckingham is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,650. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $276,600. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 40% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,036
+8%since 2000
from 3,742 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
224 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 208 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.0
+5%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20244K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,650
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,068 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,165
+53%since 2000
from $19,103 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$276,600
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$593
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $646 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.1%
−28.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
12.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+59%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(3,417)
Black2.3%(87)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(175)
Asian0.5%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.9%(671)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(3,421)
Black3.2%(130)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(409)
Asian0.5%(19)
Other1.9%(77)
Diversity Score34.6%(1,398)
Diversity Score
35
+93%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+62%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.0%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.0%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buckingham, Florida?

Buckingham, Florida has about 4,036 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buckingham, Florida?

The typical household in Buckingham, Florida earns about $66,650 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buckingham, Florida expensive?

In Buckingham, Florida, the median home is worth about $276,600, and the typical rent is about $593 a month.

How educated are people in Buckingham, Florida?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Buckingham, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buckingham, Florida?

About 7.7% of people in Buckingham, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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