Buckley, Illinois facts for kids
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Buckley, Illinois
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Location of Buckley in Iroquois County, Illinois
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 Buckley, Illinois
Location in Iroquois County, Illinois
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Iroquois |
| Township | Artesia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 495 |
| • Density | 1,566.46/sq mi (605.77/km2) |
| ZIP code |
60918
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-09317 |
Buckley is a small village located in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States. It's part of Artesia Township. In 2020, about 495 people lived there. Buckley celebrated its 150th birthday in 2006!
Where is Buckley Located?
Buckley is in the southwestern part of Iroquois County. You can find it at these coordinates: 40°35′50″N 88°2′13″W / 40.59722°N 88.03694°W.
A major road, U.S. Route 45, goes right through the village. If you go north on this road, you'll reach Onarga in about 8 miles. If you go south, you'll get to Loda in about 6 miles.
Another big highway, Interstate 57, is just 1 mile west of Buckley. You can get on it from Exit 272. Interstate 57 goes north to Kankakee (about 38 miles away) and south to Champaign (about 36 miles away).
The village of Buckley covers a total area of about 0.32 square miles (0.82 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Buckley?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 324 | — | |
| 1890 | 433 | 33.6% | |
| 1900 | 490 | 13.2% | |
| 1910 | 495 | 1.0% | |
| 1920 | 461 | −6.9% | |
| 1930 | 485 | 5.2% | |
| 1940 | 457 | −5.8% | |
| 1950 | 554 | 21.2% | |
| 1960 | 690 | 24.5% | |
| 1970 | 680 | −1.4% | |
| 1980 | 604 | −11.2% | |
| 1990 | 557 | −7.8% | |
| 2000 | 593 | 6.5% | |
| 2010 | 600 | 1.2% | |
| 2020 | 495 | −17.5% | |
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According to the 2020 census, 495 people lived in Buckley. There were 243 households in the village.
Most people in Buckley are White (about 92%). There are also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 3% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
About 18.6% of the people living in Buckley are under 18 years old. About 19.8% are 65 years old or older. The average age in the village is about 49.8 years.
Education
Buckley has a school called St. John's Lutheran School. It is connected to St. John's Lutheran Church. The school first opened its doors in 1870. Its current building is located at 206 East Main Street.
See also
In Spanish: Buckley (Illinois) para niños
