Buckley, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Buckley, Michigan
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| Village of Buckley | |
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Looking west along the curve on M-37
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Location within Wexford County
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 Buckley, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Buckley, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| County | Wexford |
| Founded | 1905 |
| Incorporated | 1907 |
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| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.89 sq mi (4.88 km2) |
| • Land | 1.82 sq mi (4.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 775 |
| • Density | 425.59/sq mi (164.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49620
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| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-11480 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397486 |
| Website | https://villageofbuckley.squarespace.com/ |
Buckley is a small and friendly village located in Wexford County, within the beautiful U.S. state of Michigan. It's a cozy community where about 775 people lived according to the 2020 census. This was a bit more than the 697 people counted in the 2010 census, showing the village is slowly growing!
Buckley is nestled inside Hanover Township. It sits just south of the border with Grand Traverse County. You can find Buckley about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) north of Mesick. It's also about 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Cadillac and 15 miles (24 km) south of the larger city of Traverse City.
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Discovering Buckley, Michigan
A Glimpse into Buckley's Past
Long ago, the area where Buckley now stands was part of an important route. This route was known as the Old Indian Trail. It connected the areas of Cadillac and Traverse City, making travel easier for early inhabitants.
Buckley officially began in 1905. It started as a railroad station for the Manistee and North-Eastern Railroad. The community got its name from a local business, the Buckley & Douglas Lumber Company. A post office was opened in Buckley on March 31, 1906. Just one year later, in 1907, the community officially became a village.
Exploring Buckley's Location
Buckley covers a total area of about 1.84 square miles (4.77 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.78 square miles (4.61 square kilometers), is land. The remaining small part, about 0.06 square miles (0.16 square kilometers), is water.
Important Roads in Buckley
M-37 is a main road that passes right through Buckley. This highway runs from north to south, helping people travel in and out of the village.
Who Lives in Buckley?
The population of Buckley has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived in the village during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 464 | — | |
| 1920 | 352 | −24.1% | |
| 1930 | 236 | −33.0% | |
| 1940 | 217 | −8.1% | |
| 1950 | 194 | −10.6% | |
| 1960 | 247 | 27.3% | |
| 1970 | 244 | −1.2% | |
| 1980 | 357 | 46.3% | |
| 1990 | 402 | 12.6% | |
| 2000 | 550 | 36.8% | |
| 2010 | 697 | 26.7% | |
| 2020 | 775 | 11.2% | |
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In 2020, there were 775 people living in Buckley. This means the village had about 425 people per square mile (164 people per square kilometer). The community is made up of many different families and individuals. Many households include children under 18. The average age of residents in 2010 was about 30 years old.
Images for kids
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U.S. Post Office in Buckley
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Village offices and fire department
See also
In Spanish: Buckley (Míchigan) para niños
