Buckhead Ridge, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Buckhead Ridge, Florida had a total population of 986, the 783rd largest community in Florida, with a median household income of $43,167, which is 42% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 8.3%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 42% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.

Buckhead Ridge Quick Facts

Population 98690% MOE ±220

Median Household Income $43,16790% MOE ±$16,066

Median Home Value $152,10090% MOE ±$21,402

Poverty Rate 8.3%90% MOE ±6.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.2%90% MOE ±4.7 pts

Median Age 61.4 years90% MOE ±3.9 years

Homeownership Rate 92.1%90% MOE ±9.2 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.5x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%90% MOE ±14.7 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 90.8%

Diversity Index 21/100

Population 986 783rd of 955

Median Income $43,167 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 8.3% 33% lower than national

Median Home Value $152,100 bottom 10%

How Buckhead Ridge Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	1,634	986	-39.7%
Median household income	$47,163	$43,167	No clear change (-8.5%)
Median home value¹	$131,440	$152,100	No clear change (+15.7%)
Median gross rent	$1,365	$1,047	No clear change (-23.3%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

How Buckhead Ridge Compares

Median Household Income

Buckhead Ridge

$43,167

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Buckhead Ridge

$152,100

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.7%

$25K-$50K 33.5%

$50K-$100K 31.1%

$100K+ 16.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.1%

$10K-$15K

2.0%

$15K-$20K

9.1%

$20K-$25K

4.5%

$25K-$30K

2.4%

$30K-$35K

12.2%

$35K-$40K

13.6%

$40K-$45K

5.3%

$45K-$50K

0.0%

$50K-$60K

8.9%

$60K-$75K

2.8%

$75K-$100K

19.5%

$100K-$125K

0.0%

$125K-$150K

5.5%

$150K-$200K

9.4%

$200K+

1.8%

Employment

4.2% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

48.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 92.1%

Renter 7.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,047/mo 29.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

2.7%

18-34

10.8%

35-54

24.1%

55-74

44.2%

75+

18.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Buckhead Ridge Rankings in Florida

#783 Population of 955

#845 Median Income of 911

#579 Education of 955

#817 Home Value of 901

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Other Cities in Glades County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Moore Haven	2,131	$40,094	26.3%	$104,700

Cities Similar to Buckhead Ridge

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Medley	988	$40,735	$87,300	10.7%	21.0%
Allentown	955	N/A	$243,800	28.7%	8.4%
DeLand Southwest	1,024	$42,886	$276,800	15.9%	45.2%
Plantation Mobile Home Park	1,032	N/A	N/A	15.7%	0.7%
Branford	950	$44,313	$157,100	4.8%	15.4%

A note before these figures: with a population of 986, Buckhead Ridge's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Buckhead Ridge is a small community located in Florida, within Glades County. The total population is 986. It ranks as the 783rd most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Buckhead Ridge is 61.4 years. This is 44% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. Only 2.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 18.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Buckhead Ridge is $43,167. This is 42% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 47% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.3%. This is 34% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $152,100. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 92.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Buckhead Ridge has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.8% of all residents. Asian residents account for 4.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (88.8% vs 50.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (4.6% vs 2.9%).

Education

22.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Buckhead Ridge, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Buckhead Ridge, Florida?

Buckhead Ridge, Florida has a population of 986 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Buckhead Ridge, FL?

The median household income in Buckhead Ridge is $43,167, which is 47% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Buckhead Ridge, FL?

The poverty rate in Buckhead Ridge is 8.3%. This means approximately 82 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Buckhead Ridge, Florida?

Buckhead Ridge's population is 88.8% White, 0.0% Black, 2.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 4.6% Asian.

What is the median home value in Buckhead Ridge, FL?

The median home value in Buckhead Ridge is $152,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x.

How educated is Buckhead Ridge, Florida?

22.7% of adults (25+) in Buckhead Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 9.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.