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Buckley

Washington · 4,354 residents · 3.86 sq mi
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Buckley is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,757. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $246,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,354
+5%since 2000
from 4,145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,128 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,074 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+10%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Buckley
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,757
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,453 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,802
+15%since 2000
from $19,744 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.317
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$246,100
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$940
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $641 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.0%
−20.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
33.1% rent
Vacancy rate
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+43%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(3,999)
Black0.5%(23)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(133)
Asian0.7%(32)
Other5.3%(232)
Diversity Score22.1%(964)
Diversity Score
22
+172%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+7%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
58.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
31.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% 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
4.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.8%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.9%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buckley, Washington?

Buckley, Washington has about 4,354 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buckley, Washington?

The typical household in Buckley, Washington earns about $61,757 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 $246,100, and the typical rent is about $940 a month.

How educated are people in Buckley, Washington?

About 12.7% 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 19.6% 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 837 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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