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Buckner

Arkansas · 150 residents (2025 est.) · 1.176 sq mi
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Buckner is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,729. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 112 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 55.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 58% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
96% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
284
−28%since 2000
from 396 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
241 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 337 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.0
+47%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:150 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1402162933694461990201020202024Buckner
2024284
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,729
+118%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,063 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,963
+194%since 2000
from $10,192 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.5%
+36.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
−24%since 2010
from 0.450 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information2.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
95.7%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
4.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−69.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(207)
Black45.2%(179)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.4%(251)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.4%(75)
Black63%(179)
Hispanic / Latino7%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(10)
Diversity Score65.9%(187)
Diversity Score
66
+4%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
+30.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+48%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.4%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
27.8%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−19.6 ptssince 2011
from 19.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.1%
−14.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.1%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
7.8%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.7%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 20.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−65.2 ptssince 2013
from 67.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.1%
+44.3 ptssince 2017
from 25.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 95.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buckner, Arkansas?

Buckner, Arkansas has about 284 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buckner, Arkansas?

The typical household in Buckner, Arkansas earns about $95,729 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Buckner, Arkansas?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Buckner, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buckner, Arkansas?

About 17.6% of people in Buckner, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buckner, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Buckner, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 66 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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