Buckley, Washington | |
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Coordinates: 47°9′44″N 122°1′40″W / 47.16222°N 122.02778°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Washington |
County | Pierce |
Incorporated | 1889 |
Government | |
• Type | Mayor–council [1] |
• Mayor | Beau Burkett |
• City Council [2] | Council Members
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Area | |
• Total | 3.97 sq mi (10.29 km2) |
• Land | 3.86 sq mi (10.00 km2) |
• Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 5,114 |
• Estimate (2021)
[5] | 5,321 |
• Density | 1,300/sq mi (500/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-8 ( PST) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
ZIP code | 98321 |
Area code | 360 |
FIPS code | 53-08570 |
GNIS feature ID | 1517059 [6] |
Website | cityofbuckley.com |
Buckley is a city in Pierce County, Washington, United States, founded in 1882. The population was 5,114 at the 2020 census. [4] Buckley sits below Mount Rainier and is well known for hosting the annual Log Show.
Buckley is located at 47°9′44″N 122°1′40″W / 47.16222°N 122.02778°W (47.162250, -122.027744) [7] near the communities of Enumclaw, Bonney Lake, and Wilkeson.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.95 square miles (10.23 km2), of which, 3.87 square miles (10.02 km2) is land and 0.08 square miles (0.21 km2) is water. [8]
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Buckley has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps. [9]
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1890 | 878 | — | |
1900 | 1,014 | 15.5% | |
1910 | 1,272 | 25.4% | |
1920 | 1,119 | −12.0% | |
1930 | 1,052 | −6.0% | |
1940 | 1,170 | 11.2% | |
1950 | 2,705 | 131.2% | |
1960 | 3,538 | 30.8% | |
1970 | 3,446 | −2.6% | |
1980 | 3,143 | −8.8% | |
1990 | 3,516 | 11.9% | |
2000 | 4,145 | 17.9% | |
2010 | 4,354 | 5.0% | |
2020 | 5,114 | 17.5% | |
2021 (est.) | 5,321 | [5] | 4.0% |
U.S. Decennial Census
[10] 2020 Census [4] |
As of the 2010 census, [11] there were 4,354 people, 1,591 households, and 1,049 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,125.1 inhabitants per square mile (434.4/km2). There were 1,669 housing units at an average density of 431.3 per square mile (166.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.0% White, 0.6% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population. By 2014, the city's population remained 93.0% White, and a combined 3.0% Hispanic or Latino. [12]
There were 1,591 households, of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.1% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.00.
The median age in the city was 39.9 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.4% were from 25 to 44; 30% were from 45 to 64; and 13% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.3% male and 49.7% female. Males remained the dominant gender still in 2014 with a recorded total of 2,191 men and 2,163 women. [12]
As of the 2000 census, there were 4,145 people, 1,396 households, and 995 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,072.7 people per square mile (414.6/km2). There were 1,472 housing units at an average density of 380.9 per square mile (147.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.78% White, 0.63% African American, 1.13% Native American, 0.77% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 0.55% from other races, and 2.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.81% of the population.
There were 1,396 households, out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.7% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $49,453, and the median income for a family was $54,900. Males had a median income of $43,409 versus $29,688 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,744. About 3.6% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.