Buckhorn is a CDP located in Amador County California. Buckhorn has a 2024 population of 3,324. Buckhorn is currently growing at a rate of 1.96% annually and its population has increased by 52.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,175 in 2020.
The average household income in Buckhorn is $88,214 with a poverty rate of 10.01%. The median age in Buckhorn is 50.7 years: 47.9 years for males, and 55.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buckhorn was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,942 | 83.91% |
| Two or more races | 336 | 9.58% |
| Other race | 114 | 3.25% |
| Asian | 79 | 2.25% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.14% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,477 | 2.37 | 95.1 | 4.9 |
| Married | 661 | 2.87 | 95 | 5 |
| Non Family | 508 | 1.27 | 94.9 | 5.1 |
| Male | 154 | 2.49 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 154 | 3.77 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
95.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 83 | 2.99% |
| Associates Degree | 250 | 9.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 367 | 13.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 195 | 7.03% |
| High School Graduate | 1,097 | 39.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 110 | 3.97% |
| Some College | 671 | 24.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,210 | 2,106 | 507 |
| Hispanic | 287 | 202 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 265 | 235 | 34 |
| Other Race | 108 | 93 | 5 |
| Asian | 77 | 77 | 7 |
| Black | 17 | 17 | 9 |
| Native American | 13 | 9 | 0 |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 52.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,171 | $92,734 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $105,849 | $105,613 | $151,563 |
| High School Graduate | $45,917 | $55,714 | $30,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $65,333 | $0 | $52,900 |
| Overall | $53,415 | $57,519 | $40,288 |
| Some College | $39,470 | $38,274 | $40,096 |
$53,415
Average Earnings
$57,519
Average Male
$40,288
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.88% of Buckhorn residents speak only English, while 6.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,834 | 294 | 10.37% |
| Hispanic | 392 | 47 | 11.99% |
| Multiple | 336 | 21 | 6.25% |
| Other | 114 | 16 | 14.04% |
| Asian | 79 | 10 | 12.66% |
10.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.26%
Male Poverty Rate
12.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buckhorn is Other, with 14.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buckhorn is Multiple, with 6.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.59% |
| Some College | 9.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Male Employed | 4.74% |
| Female Employed | 4.58% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,306 | $103,974 |
| Households | $78,510 | $88,214 |
| Married Families | $106,615 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,375 | $52,068 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.4%
Male Marriage Rate
51.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
326
Number of Veterans
318
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 183 |
| Second Gulf War | 73 |
| First Gulf War | 61 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 107 |
| 75+ | 83 |
| 35 to 54 | 67 |
| 55 to 64 | 65 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 294 | 11.79% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 9.82% |
| Native American | 4 | 30.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.5%
Labor Force Participation
55%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
74.02%
Born in Buckhorn
96.72%
Native Born
3.28%
Foreign Born
0.83%
Non Citizen
2.45%
Naturalized
96.72% of Buckhorn residents were born in the United States, with 74.02% having been born in California. 0.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,324 | 64 | 1.96% |
| 2023 | 3,260 | 64 | 2% |
| 2022 | 3,196 | 674 | 26.72% |
| 2021 | 2,522 | 347 | 15.95% |
| 2020 | 2,175 | -212 | -8.88% |
| 2019 | 2,387 | 141 | 6.28% |
| 2018 | 2,246 | -35 | -1.53% |
| 2017 | 2,281 | -444 | -16.29% |
| 2016 | 2,725 | 546 | 25.06% |
| 2015 | 2,179 | -324 | -12.94% |
| 2014 | 2,503 | -105 | -4.03% |
| 2013 | 2,608 | 60 | 2.35% |
| 2012 | 2,548 | 458 | 21.91% |
| 2011 | 2,090 | -339 | -13.96% |
| 2010 | 2,429 | 0 | 0% |