Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Buckley, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,371

Median Agei

42.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.5%4,433

Black

8.5%457

Hispanic/Latino

5%268

Two or More

2.1%111

Asian

0.7%37

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.7%35

Other

0.4%20

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.5%291

High School Diploma

24.6%949

Some College (<1 yr)

15.8%608

Some College (1+ yr)

13%501

Associate's Degree

10.2%394

Bachelor's Degree

19.3%744

Master's Degree

3.6%138

Professional Degree

0.2%9

HS or Higher

94.1%

BA or Higher

23.1%

Graduate+

3.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$574,100

Median Renti

$1,992

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.4%1,444

Renter-Occupied

21.6%397

Total Units

1,970

Homeownership

78.4%

Vacancy Rate

6.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.3%33

$300K–$500K

31.6%456

$500K–$1M

61.3%885

$1M+

4.8%70

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

198

Year Built

2020 or later

7.1%139

2010–2019

11.5%227

2000–2009

24.3%478

1990–1999

15.5%305

1980–1989

10.8%212

1970–1979

3.5%69

1960–1969

11.7%231

1950–1959

2.3%46

1939 or earlier

13.4%263

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

64%1,179

Electricity

36%662

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$124,583

Mean Household Incomei

$138,112

Per Capita Incomei

$48,255

Poverty Ratei

9.2%

Unemploymenti

4.5%

Labor Forcei

2,639

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.9%127

$10K–$15K

1.4%26

$20K–$25K

2.8%51

$25K–$30K

0.4%8

$30K–$35K

6.9%127

$35K–$40K

3.1%57

$40K–$45K

0.8%15

$50K–$60K

1.1%20

$60K–$75K

0.9%16

$75K–$100K

9%165

$100K–$125K

17.4%320

$125K–$150K

14.6%269

$150K–$200K

15.4%284

$200K+

19.3%356

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2975.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,519

Avg. Commutei

32.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,519

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

402(9.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.1%Insured

5.9%Uninsured