Village · Ohio
Buckeye Lake, Ohio
Buckeye Lake, village, mostly in Licking County (99.0% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Fairfield County, Ohio. Buckeye Lake had 2,590 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,520 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,525 (±18). GEOID 3909890.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,590
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,520 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,525 ±18
Median household income
$79,286
±$31,642 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$200,400
±$177,076 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$863
±$230 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Buckeye Lake and what county is it in?
Buckeye Lake is a village mostly in Licking County (99.0% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Fairfield County, Ohio. It covers 2.0 square miles of land, 1,277 residents per square mile in 2020.
Buckeye Lake is in the Columbus, OH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 10 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Buckeye Lake lies mostly within Union Township (Licking County) and reaches into Walnut Township (Fairfield County) and Licking Township (Licking County), towns or townships with their own local government (2020 census blocks).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Licking County | 2,495 | 99.0% |
| Fairfield County | 25 | 1.0% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Buckeye Lake, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,590 people lived in Buckeye Lake on July 1, 2025, up 2.7% since 2020, faster than Ohio (+0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 2,520 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,525 (±18).
| Measure | Buckeye Lake | Licking County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,525 ±18 | 181,837 | −280 |
| Households | 1,072 ±125 | 68,620 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.36 ±0.28 | 2.60 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,405 ±176 | 73,273 | −293 |
Buckeye Lake's population since 2000
From 3,049 in 2000 to 2,590 in 2025: down 15.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Buckeye Lake as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Buckeye Lake?
The median resident of Buckeye Lake is 48.9 years old; 13.7% are under 18 and 18.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.6%.
| Measure | Buckeye Lake | Licking County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.9 ±8.2 | 40.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 13.7% ±6.1 pts | 22.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.5% ±6.7 pts | 17.5% | – |
| Male | 47.2% ±5.9 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.6% ±4.4 pts | 2.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.9% ±5.9 pts | 85.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±1.1 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8% ±2.2 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.8% ±1.7 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.5% ±4.1 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.7% ±5.4 pts | 8.1% | – |
| With a disability | 30.9% ±7.7 pts | 15.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.4% ±5.4 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.8% ±6.6 pts | 93.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.2% ±5.0 pts | 29.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.6% ±4.5 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.4% ±12.9 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±1.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Buckeye Lake earn?
Half of Buckeye Lake's 1,072 households earn less than $79,286 a year (±$31,642), against $84,426 in Licking County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $53,591 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Buckeye Lake | Licking County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,286 ±$31,642 | $84,426 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $96,550 ±$20,292 | $110,408 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,219 ±$10,329 | $42,609 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.1% ±8.6 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 40.4% ±30.8 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.8% ±8.7 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.8% ±4.8 pts | 95.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.1% ±3.9 pts | 92.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Buckeye Lake?
Owners occupy 73.6% of Buckeye Lake's occupied homes and renters 26.4%. The median renter pays $863 a month including utilities, and 34.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Buckeye Lake | Licking County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $200,400 ±$177,076 | $275,200 | – |
| Median gross rent | $863 ±$230 | $1,078 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.6% ±17.7 pts | 34.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,589 ±$133 | $1,693 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.6% ±8.8 pts | 73.7% | +15.4 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.4% ±8.8 pts | 26.3% | – |
| Housing units | 1,405 ±176 | 73,273 | −293 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1% ±1.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±11.7 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.2% ±10.3 pts | 76.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 30.3% ±9.1 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.8% ±3.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.5% ±3.8 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.2% ±7.0 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.7% ±3.6 pts | 5.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Buckeye Lake work and get to work?
77.7% of Buckeye Lake's workers drive alone and 11.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.8 minutes.
| Measure | Buckeye Lake | Licking County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.4% ±8.6 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.2% ±2.2 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 77.7% ±8.9 pts | 72.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.8% ±4.9 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.4% ±6.2 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.8 min ±3.6 | 26.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Buckeye Lake?
1 census tract lies mostly in Buckeye Lake, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7583Licking County | 2,525 | $79,286 |
| Tract 7586.02Licking County | 3,987 | $87,768 |
| Tract 301Fairfield County | 3,862 | $78,575 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Buckeye Lake) · Census block assignment files
How does Buckeye Lake compare with other places in Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Buckeye Lake is the 6,795th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 358th-most populous of 923 in Ohio.
Buckeye Lake ranks 685th of 1,699 places in Ohio with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 358th | 923 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 289th | 1,589 |
| Residents per square mile | 463rd | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 685th | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 446th | 1,729 |
| Median gross rent | 882nd | 1,453 |
| Poverty rate | 342nd | 1,116 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,317th | 1,613 |
| Median age | 271st | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,135th | 1,732 |
| Work from home | 485th | 990 |
| Travel time to work | 1,226th | 1,731 |
Buckeye Lake's figures with every place in Ohio (CSV)
Every place in Ohio, sortable · Compare Buckeye Lake with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Buckeye Lake?
20 of the 57 figures for Buckeye Lake on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Buckeye Lake are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Buckeye Lake.