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Buckley

Washington · 5,688 residents (2025 est.) · 3.86 sq mi
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Buckley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,583. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $574,100. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 27% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 129%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,371
+30%since 2000
from 4,145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,391 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 1,074 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.6
+17%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,688 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Buckley
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$124,583
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,453 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,255
+144%since 2000
from $19,744 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.7%
+39.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
+23%since 2010
from 0.317 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$574,100
+129%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,992
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $641 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
21.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.5%
+26.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+66%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
84
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(3,848)
Black0.6%(26)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(75)
Asian0.8%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.2%(338)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(4,433)
Black8.5%(457)
Hispanic / Latino5%(268)
Asian0.7%(37)
Other3.3%(176)
Diversity Score38.5%(2,067)
Diversity Score
38
+372%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+48%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.8%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.2%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2012
from 21.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−86.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2017
from 82.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buckley, Washington?

Buckley, Washington has about 5,371 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buckley, Washington?

The typical household in Buckley, Washington earns about $124,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buckley, Washington expensive?

In Buckley, Washington, the median home is worth about $574,100, and the typical rent is about $1,992 a month.

How educated are people in Buckley, Washington?

About 23.1% of adults age 25 and over in Buckley, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buckley, Washington?

About 9.3% of people in Buckley, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buckley, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Buckley, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,854 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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