Buckley is a city located in Pierce County Washington. Buckley has a 2024 population of 5,747. Buckley is currently growing at a rate of 2.57% annually and its population has increased by 11.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,169 in 2020.
The average household income in Buckley is $138,983 with a poverty rate of 4.31%. The median age in Buckley is 41.7 years: 42.8 years for males, and 41.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buckley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,829 | 93.03% |
| Two or more races | 229 | 4.41% |
| Native American | 48 | 0.92% |
| Asian | 48 | 0.92% |
| Other race | 24 | 0.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.19% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.06% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,896 | 2.56 | 70.3 | 29.7 |
| Married | 1,155 | 3.12 | 84.9 | 15.1 |
| Non Family | 536 | 1.32 | 50.6 | 49.4 |
| Female | 122 | 2.77 | 9.8 | 90.2 |
| Male | 83 | 2.54 | 83.1 | 16.9 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
70.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 219 | 5.83% |
| Associates Degree | 318 | 8.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 734 | 19.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 169 | 4.5% |
| High School Graduate | 1,284 | 34.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 0.91% |
| Some College | 996 | 26.53% |
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 | 3,487 | 3,255 | 771 |
| 2+ Races | 138 | 138 | 101 |
| Hispanic | 78 | 61 | 16 |
| Asian | 48 | 44 | 15 |
| Native American | 44 | 27 | 0 |
| Other Race | 24 | 24 | 16 |
| Islander | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 73.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $99,627 | $120,929 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $96,650 | $0 | $96,425 |
| High School Graduate | $56,705 | $73,021 | $55,473 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,813 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $73,647 | $82,377 | $64,352 |
| Some College | $68,606 | $80,343 | $48,972 |
$73,647
Average Earnings
$82,377
Average Male
$64,352
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.74% of Buckley residents speak only English, while 5.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,702 | 172 | 3.66% |
| Hispanic | 224 | 50 | 22.32% |
4.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.39%
Male Poverty Rate
3.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buckley is Hispanic, with 22.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buckley is White, with 3.66% 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 1.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.92% |
| High School | 4.65% |
| Some College | 3.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.36% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0.83% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $122,011 | $150,111 |
| Households | $120,707 | $138,983 |
| Married Families | $131,205 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $74,615 | $104,360 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.8%
Male Marriage Rate
53.1%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
430
Number of Veterans
384
Male Veterans
46
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 210 |
| Second Gulf War | 94 |
| First Gulf War | 46 |
| Korea | 25 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 247 |
| 35 to 54 | 90 |
| 65 to 74 | 51 |
| 18 to 34 | 34 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 403 | 10.46% |
| Native American | 27 | 56.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%
Employment Rate
2.8%
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
73.59%
Born in Buckley
96.24%
Native Born
3.76%
Foreign Born
1.75%
Non Citizen
2%
Naturalized
96.24% of Buckley residents were born in the United States, with 73.59% having been born in Washington. 1.75% 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 | 6,471 | 145 | 2.29% |
| 2028 | 6,326 | 145 | 2.35% |
| 2027 | 6,181 | 144 | 2.39% |
| 2026 | 6,037 | 145 | 2.46% |
| 2025 | 5,892 | 145 | 2.52% |
| 2024 | 5,747 | 144 | 2.57% |
| 2023 | 5,603 | 311 | 5.88% |
| 2022 | 5,292 | -60 | -1.12% |
| 2021 | 5,352 | 183 | 3.54% |
| 2020 | 5,169 | 103 | 2.03% |
| 2019 | 5,066 | 119 | 2.41% |
| 2018 | 4,947 | 126 | 2.61% |
| 2017 | 4,821 | 160 | 3.43% |
| 2016 | 4,661 | 137 | 3.03% |
| 2015 | 4,524 | 34 | 0.76% |
| 2014 | 4,490 | 68 | 1.54% |
| 2013 | 4,422 | 12 | 0.27% |
| 2012 | 4,410 | 30 | 0.68% |
| 2011 | 4,380 | 36 | 0.83% |
| 2010 | 4,344 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,145 | 629 | 17.89% |
| 1990 | 3,516 | 373 | 11.87% |
| 1980 | 3,143 | -303 | -8.79% |
| 1970 | 3,446 | -92 | -2.6% |
| 1960 | 3,538 | 833 | 30.79% |
| 1950 | 2,705 | -3,766 | -58.2% |