Buckley, IL Demographics

A map of Buckley's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	381	447	90.3%	90.3%
Hispanic	12	15	2.8%	3.0%
Multiracial	12	21	2.8%	4.2%
Asian	9	2	2.1%	0.4%
Black	8	7	1.9%	1.4%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	0.6%

Buckley, Illinois has an estimated population of 422, a large decrease from the 495 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.3% White, 2.8% Hispanic, 2.8% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, 1.9% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Buckley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Buckley is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Buckley, that probability was 18.2% in 2020 and 18.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Buckley is ranked the 986th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Buckley was ranked the 927th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Buckley's White Population

381 residents of Buckley, or 90.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Buckley is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Buckley ranks 759th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buckley's White population has declined by an estimated 14.8%. White residents' share of Buckley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 90.3%.

Buckley is more White than neighboring Loda (85.7% White), Thawville (78.6% White), Onarga (37.6% White), and Roberts (87.1% White). Buckley is less White than neighboring Cissna Park (91.8% White).

Buckley's Black Population

8 residents of Buckley, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Buckley is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Buckley ranks 452nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buckley's Black population has grown by an estimated 14.3%. Black residents' share of Buckley's population has increased from 1.4% to 1.9%.

Buckley is more Black than neighboring Loda (0% Black), Onarga (1.3% Black), Roberts (0% Black), and Cissna Park (1.2% Black).

Buckley's Asian Population

9 residents of Buckley, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Buckley is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Buckley ranks 723rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buckley's Asian population has grown by an estimated 350.0%. Asian residents' share of Buckley's population has increased from 0.4% to 2.1%.

Buckley is more Asian than neighboring Loda (0% Asian), Thawville (0.5% Asian), Onarga (0.2% Asian), Roberts (0.6% Asian), and Cissna Park (0.2% Asian).

Buckley's Hispanic Population

12 residents of Buckley, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Buckley is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Buckley ranks 737th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buckley's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Buckley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.8%.

Buckley is more Hispanic than neighboring Cissna Park (2.3% Hispanic). Buckley is less Hispanic than neighboring Loda (5.4% Hispanic), Thawville (15.7% Hispanic), Onarga (60.3% Hispanic), and Roberts (7.6% Hispanic).

Buckley's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Buckley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Buckley is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Buckley ranks 367th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buckley's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Buckley's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Buckley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Onarga (0.2% Native American/Other), Roberts (0.8% Native American/Other), and Cissna Park (1.2% Native American/Other).

Buckley's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Buckley, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Buckley is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Buckley ranks 441st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buckley's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 42.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Buckley's population has decreased from 4.2% to 2.8%.

Buckley is more Multiracial than neighboring Onarga (0.5% Multiracial). Buckley is less Multiracial than neighboring Loda (9% Multiracial), Thawville (3.3% Multiracial), Roberts (3.9% Multiracial), and Cissna Park (3.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.