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Buckeye

Iowa · 82 residents (2025 est.) · 0.988 sq mi
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Buckeye has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,167. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 35 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 41% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
56% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
75
−32%since 2000
from 110 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
76 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 111 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.3
+35%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:82 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6578911031161990201020202024Buckeye
202475
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,167
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,947
+60%since 2000
from $16,880 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
−10%since 2010
from 0.393 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance31.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical31.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction20%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
56.3%
−23.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
43.8% rent
Vacancy rate
23.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.1%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.4%
+71.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(110)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96%(72)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.6%(7)
Diversity Score
10
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
−4%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.6%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.0%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2012
from 18.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.8%
+39.3 ptssince 2017
from 54.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buckeye, Iowa?

Buckeye, Iowa has about 75 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buckeye, Iowa?

The typical household in Buckeye, Iowa earns about $44,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Buckeye, Iowa?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Buckeye, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buckeye, Iowa?

About 12.0% of people in Buckeye, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buckeye, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Buckeye, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 23 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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