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Buckley, MI

Village in Wexford County, Michigan.

Population

936

Land area

1.8sq mi

People per sq mi

515

ZIP codes

0

Buckley and its ZIP codes

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Buckley at a glance

  • Buckley is about 2.9 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • The median household income is $67,083, 8% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $205,500 (11% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,163 a month.

Local data for Buckley, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Buckley, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$67,083

Poverty rate

13.7%

Median home value

$205,500

Median rent

$1,163/mo

Homeownership

81.0%

Bachelor's or higher

20.1%

Median age

28.6

Average commute

28.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (150), Irish Americans (82), Polish Americans (48).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wexford County. PPP loans are for Buckley.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.0%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$55,127

13,082 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$48,149

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$366M

FY 2026, $10,877 per person

Wexford County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Buckley, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone78.3%
  • Carpooled16.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home5.4%

Average one-way commute: 28.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Buckley, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

196

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

40

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

79° / 10°F

35.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Buckley, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.8%

U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts

Diabetes

10.6%

U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts

Smoking

19.1%

U.S. 12.8% +6.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.8%

U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts

Cities near Buckley

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MesickVillage6.9 mi1.3
KingsleyVillage8.6 mi1.3
Nessen CityCensus-designated place9.9 mi1.2
InterlochenCensus-designated place11 mi1.2
GrawnCensus-designated place11 mi0.7
Chums CornerCensus-designated place12 mi2.7
BendonCensus-designated place12 mi2
CopemishVillage12 mi0.9
ThompsonvilleVillage13 mi1
HarriettaVillage13 mi1
MantonCity15 mi1.6
BoonCensus-designated place15 mi0.8
Crystal MountainCensus-designated place17 mi1.8
Fife LakeVillage17 mi0.7
Maple GroveCensus-designated place17 mi0.4
Hardwood AcresCensus-designated place17 mi0.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Buckley, MI in?
Buckley is in Wexford County, Michigan.
What is the population of Buckley, MI?
About 936 people live in Buckley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Buckley?
Nearby places include Mesick (6.9 mi), Kingsley (8.6 mi), Nessen City (9.9 mi), Interlochen (11 mi), Grawn (11 mi).

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