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Buckhorn, CA

Census-designated place in Amador County, California.

Population

3,504

Land area

4.9sq mi

People per sq mi

711

ZIP codes

0

Buckhorn and its ZIP codes

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Buckhorn at a glance

  • Buckhorn is about 2.8 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • The median household income is $90,045, 9% below the California median of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $360,800 (51% below California) and median rent is $2,220 a month.

Local data for Buckhorn, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Buckhorn, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$90,045

Poverty rate

10.9%

Median home value

$360,800

Median rent

$2,220/mo

Homeownership

89.9%

Bachelor's or higher

20.2%

Median age

50.6

Average commute

51.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (580), Irish Americans (516), Mexican Americans (345).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Amador County. PPP loans are for Buckhorn.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.8%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$61,556

12,197 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$53,703

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$346M

FY 2026, $8,538 per person

Amador County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Buckhorn, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone60.7%
  • Carpooled16.6%
  • Public transit0.7%
  • Walked0.9%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home21.1%

Average one-way commute: 51.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Buckhorn, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

30

Countywide, mostly flood

Flood insurance policies

99

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

93° / 39°F

32.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Buckhorn, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

29.6%

U.S. 33.3% -3.7 pts

Diabetes

13.8%

U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts

Smoking

12.5%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

5.7%

U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts

Cities near Buckhorn

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Amador PinesCensus-designated place2.4 mi4.9
West PointCensus-designated place3.4 mi3.9
PioneerCensus-designated place3.6 mi3.9
LockwoodCensus-designated place4.4 mi5.4
VolcanoCensus-designated place4.9 mi1.4
Red CorralCensus-designated place5.1 mi6.3
WilseyvilleCensus-designated place5.9 mi7.7
GlencoeCensus-designated place7.4 mi5.6
Pine GroveCensus-designated place8 mi7.5
Rail Road FlatCensus-designated place8.6 mi17.4
Grizzly FlatsCensus-designated place13 mi6.6
FiddletownCensus-designated place13 mi4.6
River PinesCensus-designated place13 mi0.2
Mokelumne HillCensus-designated place14 mi3.1
JacksonCity15 mi3.6
Sutter CreekCity15 mi2.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Buckhorn, CA in?
Buckhorn is in Amador County, California.
What is the population of Buckhorn, CA?
About 3,504 people live in Buckhorn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Buckhorn?
Nearby places include Amador Pines (2.4 mi), West Point (3.4 mi), Pioneer (3.6 mi), Lockwood (4.4 mi), Volcano (4.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023