Population 15,956 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Buckley
Household size in Buckley
| Period | Buckley | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.68 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.82 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.74 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.96 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.27 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Buckley are large by national standards, averaging 2.96 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.68, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Buckley
| Period | Buckley | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.7 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.1 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.2 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.9 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.8 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Buckley are younger than 39.9 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has dropped from 41.7 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Buckley
| Period | Buckley | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in Buckley (8.7%), below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Seattle area. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.4 points, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Buckley
Renters in Buckley
| Period | Buckley | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.6% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.0% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.5% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Buckley is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About three in ten owners (30.6%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 7.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Buckley
| Period | Buckley | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.7% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Buckley than nationally: 6.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the Seattle area. Vacancy has risen 3.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Buckley
| Period | Buckley | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Buckley is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1993, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Buckley
| Period | Buckley | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,084 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,167 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,405 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,939 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$855 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
Rent in Buckley runs $1,939 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the Seattle area as a whole ($2,193). Rents are up $855 a month from 2006–10, a 79% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 42.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Buckley
Bachelor's degrees in Buckley
| Period | Buckley | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.5% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.3% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Buckley: 21.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Buckley has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Washington cities.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Buckley
| Period | Buckley | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.8% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.0% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.4% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.0% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.1 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Buckley is above the national rate: 94.0% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Seattle area. The share with a diploma is up 9.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Buckley
| Period | Buckley | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in Buckley is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.1 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Buckley compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckley | 2.96 | 39.9 | 8.7% | 12.4% | 6.8% | 1993 | $1,939 | 21.3% | 94.0% | 4.9% |
| South Prairie | 3.25 | 33.1 | 9.8% | 13.4% | 3.4% | 1993 | $2,308 | 27.8% | 94.3% | 1.2% |
| Burnett | 2.91 | 38.6 | 4.8% | 18.0% | 3.2% | 1982 | $1,422 | 21.0% | 90.1% | 5.5% |
| Prairie Ridge | 2.87 | 36.7 | 7.9% | 10.2% | 4.9% | 1994 | $2,185 | 18.2% | 91.2% | 5.3% |
| Osceola | 2.58 | 46.9 | 3.7% | 12.3% | 9.9% | 1986 | $2,341 | 31.1% | 94.3% | 3.1% |
| Wilkeson | 2.82 | 38.9 | 6.0% | 9.4% | 8.5% | 1980 | $1,249 | 24.7% | 89.6% | 4.4% |
| Boise | 2.87 | 42.6 | 3.3% | 10.5% | 5.3% | 1991 | $1,648 | 24.9% | 94.0% | 3.5% |
| Bonney Lake | 3.02 | 36.3 | 10.6% | 15.6% | 3.2% | 2002 | $2,635 | 36.7% | 94.8% | 4.9% |
| Carbonado | 2.91 | 37.0 | 6.1% | 11.8% | 3.4% | 1979 | $1,270 | 22.8% | 90.0% | 3.4% |
| McMillin | 2.94 | 36.0 | 8.3% | 6.9% | 1.7% | 2015 | $3,307 | 47.8% | 95.5% | 3.5% |
| Crocker | 2.80 | 45.4 | 14.1% | 1.8% | 24.7% | 1989 | $2,231 | 22.8% | 97.1% | 1.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Buckley. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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