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Buckner

Arkansas · 275 residents · 1.176 sq mi
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Buckner has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,278. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 121 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $35,700. Households here earn about 36% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
275
−31%since 2000
from 396 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
234 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 337 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+9%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1402162933694461990201020202024Buckner
2024284
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,278
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,063 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,637
+34%since 2000
from $10,192 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.9%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction7.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing6.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,700
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2022
Median gross rent
$460
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.9%
−39.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
16.2% rent
Vacancy rate
28.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+69%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic44%(121)
Black51.6%(142)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(6)
Asian1.5%(4)
Other3.3%(9)
Diversity Score70.1%(193)
Diversity Score
70
+11%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+26%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.8%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.3%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buckner, Arkansas?

Buckner, Arkansas has about 275 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buckner, Arkansas?

The typical household in Buckner, Arkansas earns about $25,278 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buckner, Arkansas expensive?

In Buckner, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $35,700, and the typical rent is about $460 a month.

How educated are people in Buckner, Arkansas?

About 10.7% 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 21.8% 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 75 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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