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Buckman

Oregon · Portland · 8,471 residents · 0.903 sq mi
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The short version

Buckman has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,660. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $717,410. Despite a median home value of $717,410, the poverty rate sits 20% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Buckman; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
18% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,471
Population density
9,381 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,660
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$60,946
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$717,410
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,599
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
17.7%
82.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(6,370)
Black2.6%(218)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(746)
Asian4.1%(345)
Other9.3%(792)
Diversity Score52%(4,402)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(6,370)
Black2.6%(218)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(746)
Asian4.1%(345)
Other9.3%(792)
Diversity Score52%(4,402)
Diversity Score
52
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
44.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
23.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
Female
50.3%
Foreign born
4.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buckman, Portland, Oregon?

Buckman, Portland, Oregon has about 8,471 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buckman, Portland, Oregon?

The typical household in Buckman, Portland, Oregon earns about $73,660 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buckman, Portland, Oregon expensive?

In Buckman, Portland, Oregon, the median home is worth about $717,410, and the typical rent is about $1,599 a month.

How educated are people in Buckman, Portland, Oregon?

About 62.1% of adults age 25 and over in Buckman, Portland, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buckman, Portland, Oregon?

About 15.0% of people in Buckman, Portland, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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

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