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Buckingham

Florida · 4,443 residents · 18.005 sq mi
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Buckingham is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $99,939. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $307,300. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 73% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,443
+19%since 2000
from 3,742 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
247 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 208 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.0
+12%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,939
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,068 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,810
+103%since 2000
from $19,103 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.9%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade23%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services11%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$307,300
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,506
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $646 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
11.0% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(3,584)
Black1.9%(84)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(557)
Asian1%(43)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.7%(1,540)
Diversity Score
35
+93%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+71%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−15.3 ptssince 2011
from 74.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.1%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buckingham, Florida?

Buckingham, Florida has about 4,443 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buckingham, Florida?

The typical household in Buckingham, Florida earns about $99,939 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 $307,300, and the typical rent is about $1,506 a month.

How educated are people in Buckingham, Florida?

About 27.9% 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 5.0% of people in Buckingham, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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