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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Buckingham

Illinois · 237 residents · 0.251 sq mi
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Buckingham is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,542. Population has fallen 29% since 1990, a loss of 96 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $76,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

237
−29%since 1990
from 333 in 1990
1990 – 2025
944 / sq mi
−29%since 1990
from 1,327 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.5
+39%since 1990
from 24.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2102452803153501990201020202024Buckingham
2024308
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,542
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,063 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,816
+93%since 1990
from $10,274 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.3%
−6.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$76,600
+62%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$625
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $404 in 1990
US average: $602
92.5%
+18.5 ptssince 1990
from 74.0% in 1990
7.5% rent
1.4
+56%since 1990
from 0.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(327)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.8%(6)
Diversity Score4.4%(15)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(235)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(5)
2
−53%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.4%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 0.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.8%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 81.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.5%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 0.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.9 min
−27%since 1990
from 25.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buckingham, Illinois?

Buckingham, Illinois has about 237 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Buckingham, Illinois?

The typical household in Buckingham, Illinois earns about $53,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buckingham, Illinois expensive?

In Buckingham, Illinois, the median home is worth about $76,600, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Buckingham, Illinois?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Buckingham, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buckingham, Illinois?

About 8.3% of people in Buckingham, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buckingham, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Buckingham, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 96 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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

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