Buckley, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Buckley, Illinois
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Buckley in July 2026
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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 | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 495 |
| • Density | 1,566.46/sq mi (605.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
60918
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-09317 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397485 |
Buckley is a small and friendly village located in Iroquois County, Illinois, in the United States. It's part of Artesia Township. In 2020, about 495 people called Buckley home. The village celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2006, which was a big milestone!
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Welcome to Buckley, Illinois!
Where is Buckley Located?
Buckley is easy to find! A main road, U.S. Route 45, goes right through the village. If you travel north on this road for about 8 miles, you'll reach Onarga. Going south for about 6 miles takes you to Loda.
Another important highway, Interstate 57, is just 1 mile west of Buckley. You can get on I-57 from Exit 272. This interstate leads north about 38 miles to Kankakee. It also goes south about 36 miles to Champaign.
Buckley covers a small area of land. It is about 0.32 square miles (0.82 square kilometers) in total. All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village limits.
Buckley's Community: People and Families
Let's learn about the people who live in Buckley! According to the 2020 census, there were 495 residents. These people lived in 243 households. About 169 of these households were families.
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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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Who Makes Up the Population?
Most of Buckley's residents are White, making up about 92.32% of the population. There are also residents who identify as African American, Native American, and Asian. Some people identify with two or more races. About 3.03% of the population is of Hispanic or Latino background.
Households and Age Groups
In Buckley, about 27.6% of households had children under 18 living there. Many households, about 57.20%, were married couples. Some households were individuals living alone. About 15.64% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves. The average household had about 2.47 people.
The people in Buckley come from different age groups. About 18.6% of residents were under 18 years old. About 19.8% were 65 years or older. The median age in the village was 49.8 years. This means half the people were younger and half were older than 49.8.
Understanding Incomes
The median income for a household in Buckley was $57,750. For families, the median income was $75,156. The average income per person in the village was $31,902. A small number of families and individuals had lower incomes. About 1.2% of families and 7.1% of the population had incomes that were below a certain level. This included some children under 18 and some seniors over 65.
Learning in Buckley: Schools
Education is important in Buckley! The village is home to St. John's Lutheran School. This school is connected to St. John's Lutheran Church. St. John's Lutheran School first opened its doors in 1870. Its current building is located at 206 East Main Street.
Buckley also has a private high school called Christ Lutheran High School. This school provides education for older students in the area.
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St. John's Lutheran Church
See also
In Spanish: Buckley (Illinois) para niños
