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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Buckley

Washington · 4,145 residents · 3.86 sq mi
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Buckley is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,453. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 9% 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 $137,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,145
+18%since 1990
from 3,517 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,074 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 911 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.4
+7%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Buckley
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,453
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,631 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,744
+83%since 1990
from $10,796 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.3%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$137,500
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $72,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$641
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $426 in 1990
US average: $602
72.7%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 68.9% in 1990
27.3% rent
2.8
+13%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(3,362)
Black2.2%(78)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(73)
Asian1.3%(46)
Diversity Score15.2%(536)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(3,848)
Black0.6%(26)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(75)
Asian0.8%(32)
Diversity Score8.2%(338)
8
−46%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.3%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.7%
+20.3 ptssince 1990
from 59.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.6%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.7 min
−25%since 1990
from 29.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buckley, Washington?

Buckley, Washington has about 4,145 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Buckley, Washington?

The typical household in Buckley, Washington earns about $49,453 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 $137,500, and the typical rent is about $641 a month.

How educated are people in Buckley, Washington?

About 9.3% 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 8.3% 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 628 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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