Buckland is a city located in Northwest Arctic Borough Alaska. Buckland has a 2024 population of 498. Buckland is currently declining at a rate of -2.54% annually and its population has decreased by -9.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 549 in 2020.
The average household income in Buckland is $83,910 with a poverty rate of 15.55%. The median age in Buckland is 22.2 years: 21.8 years for males, and 22.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buckland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 630 | 97.83% |
| White | 14 | 2.17% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 133 | 4.84 | 82.7 | 17.3 |
| Married | 66 | 5.73 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Female | 31 | 4.71 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Male | 21 | 4.95 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 15 | 1.07 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
5.21
Average Family Size
4.84
Average Household Size
82.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 27 | 9.09% |
| Associates Degree | 6 | 2.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6 | 2.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 198 | 66.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 6.73% |
| Some College | 40 | 13.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 293 | 246 | 4 |
| White | 4 | 4 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $136,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,042 | $32,083 | $27,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $11,750 | $11,667 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,000 | $28,750 | $31,667 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $46,250 |
$30,000
Average Earnings
$28,750
Average Male
$31,667
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.72% of Buckland residents speak only English, while 19.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 19.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 629 | 100 | 15.9% |
15.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.42%
Male Poverty Rate
18.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buckland is Native, with 15.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buckland is Native, with 15.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 33.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.4% |
| Some College | 15.22% |
| High School | 10.1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 38.1% |
| Female Unemployed | 15.38% |
| Male Employed | 12.05% |
| Female Employed | 3.08% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,444 | $90,492 |
| Households | $53,819 | $83,910 |
| Married Families | $57,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $26,300 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.5%
Male Marriage Rate
41.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
10
Number of Veterans
10
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 10 | 2.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.9%
Labor Force Participation
37.1%
Employment Rate
27.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
98.14%
Born in Buckland
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Buckland residents were born in the United States, with 98.14% having been born in Alaska. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 434 | -13 | -2.91% |
| 2028 | 447 | -13 | -2.83% |
| 2027 | 460 | -12 | -2.54% |
| 2026 | 472 | -13 | -2.68% |
| 2025 | 485 | -13 | -2.61% |
| 2024 | 498 | -13 | -2.54% |
| 2023 | 511 | -8 | -1.54% |
| 2022 | 519 | -13 | -2.44% |
| 2021 | 532 | -17 | -3.1% |
| 2020 | 549 | 125 | 29.48% |
| 2019 | 424 | -4 | -0.93% |
| 2018 | 428 | -2 | -0.47% |
| 2017 | 430 | 4 | 0.94% |
| 2016 | 426 | -5 | -1.16% |
| 2015 | 431 | 1 | 0.23% |
| 2014 | 430 | 3 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 427 | 1 | 0.23% |
| 2012 | 426 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 426 | 8 | 1.91% |
| 2010 | 418 | 0 | 0% |