Buckland town is located in Franklin County Massachusetts. Buckland town has a 2024 population of 1,805. Buckland town is currently declining at a rate of -0.22% annually and its population has decreased by -0.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,813 in 2020.
The average household income in Buckland town is $86,707 with a poverty rate of 13.89%. The median age in Buckland town is 45 years: 42.9 years for males, and 49.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buckland town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,732 | 86.56% |
| Two or more races | 146 | 7.3% |
| Other race | 89 | 4.45% |
| Asian | 30 | 1.5% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.2% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
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 | 857 | 2.33 | 70 | 30 |
| Married | 429 | 2.79 | 91.8 | 8.2 |
| Non Family | 301 | 1.3 | 41.5 | 58.5 |
| Female | 104 | 2.88 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
| Male | 23 | 4.83 | 100 | 0 |
2.69
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
70.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 62 | 4.18% |
| Associates Degree | 198 | 13.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 409 | 27.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 291 | 19.6% |
| High School Graduate | 330 | 22.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 0.61% |
| Some College | 186 | 12.53% |
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 | 1,357 | 1,295 | 623 |
| Hispanic | 72 | 63 | 46 |
| 2+ Races | 63 | 63 | 52 |
| Asian | 30 | 30 | 17 |
| Other Race | 22 | 22 | 5 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 82.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $21,250 | $16,215 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,750 | $74,375 | $61,250 |
| High School Graduate | $37,500 | $46,667 | $23,438 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,477 | $41,477 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,507 | $45,238 | $29,519 |
| Some College | $39,605 | $46,400 | $33,000 |
$38,507
Average Earnings
$45,238
Average Male
$29,519
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.05% of Buckland town residents speak only English, while 3.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,709 | 247 | 14.45% |
| Multiple | 146 | 25 | 17.12% |
| Asian | 30 | 6 | 20% |
13.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.34%
Male Poverty Rate
12.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buckland town is Asian, with 20% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buckland town is White, with 14.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.29% |
| Some College | 11.46% |
| High School | 2.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 80.95% |
| Female Unemployed | 17.24% |
| Male Employed | 17.14% |
| Female Employed | 4.24% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,500 | $96,653 |
| Households | $80,995 | $86,707 |
| Married Families | $93,698 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,583 | $60,730 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.1%
Male Marriage Rate
49.6%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
167
Number of Veterans
163
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 82 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| Korea | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 61 |
| 65 to 74 | 37 |
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
| 55 to 64 | 32 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 150 | 9.95% |
| Other Race | 17 | 68% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 22.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
70.66%
Born in Buckland town
95.8%
Native Born
4.2%
Foreign Born
0.45%
Non Citizen
3.75%
Naturalized
95.8% of Buckland town residents were born in the United States, with 70.66% having been born in Massachusetts. 0.45% 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 | 1,785 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2028 | 1,789 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2027 | 1,793 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2026 | 1,797 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2025 | 1,801 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2024 | 1,805 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2023 | 1,809 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2022 | 1,813 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2021 | 1,817 | 4 | 0.22% |
| 2020 | 1,813 | -40 | -2.16% |
| 2019 | 1,853 | -16 | -0.86% |
| 2018 | 1,869 | -4 | -0.21% |
| 2017 | 1,873 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2016 | 1,872 | -10 | -0.53% |
| 2015 | 1,882 | -8 | -0.42% |
| 2014 | 1,890 | -9 | -0.47% |
| 2013 | 1,899 | -5 | -0.26% |
| 2012 | 1,904 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2011 | 1,905 | 9 | 0.47% |
| 2010 | 1,896 | 0 | 0% |