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Buckley

Illinois · 600 residents · 0.316 sq mi
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Buckley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $84,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
600
+1%since 2000
from 593 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,899 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,877 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+3%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4024625225816411990201020202024Buckley
2024422
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,250
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,781 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,617
+2%since 2000
from $21,251 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.324
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance22%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical18.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services11.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $447 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.3%
−38.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
19.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−4%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(570)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(20)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score9%(53)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(573)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(7)
Diversity Score10.5%(63)
Diversity Score
10
+17%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+83%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% 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
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.9%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buckley, Illinois?

Buckley, Illinois has about 600 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buckley, Illinois?

The typical household in Buckley, Illinois earns about $47,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buckley, Illinois expensive?

In Buckley, Illinois, the median home is worth about $84,100, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Buckley, Illinois?

About 4.8% of adults age 25 and over in Buckley, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buckley, Illinois?

About 8.0% of people in Buckley, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buckley, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Buckley, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 29 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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