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Buckner

Arkansas · 165 residents · 1.176 sq mi
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Population has fallen 58% since 2000, a loss of 231 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $21,300. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
165
−58%since 2000
from 396 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
140 / sq mi
−58%since 2000
from 337 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
+22%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1402162933694461990201020202024Buckner
2024284
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$21,235
+108%since 2000
from $10,192 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$21,300
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2022
Owner-occupied
83.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
16.7% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.5%(80)
Black39.4%(65)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(4)
Diversity Score69.9%(115)
Diversity Score
70
+10%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+63%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.8%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−17.9 ptssince 2011
from 19.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.4%
−19.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.4%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.7%
−67.0 ptssince 2013
from 67.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buckner, Arkansas?

Buckner, Arkansas has about 165 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Buckner, Arkansas expensive?

In Buckner, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $21,300.

How educated are people in Buckner, Arkansas?

About 12.3% 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 15.7% 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 185 residents, a change of about -53 percent over that period.

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

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