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Buckeye

Iowa · 108 residents · 0.988 sq mi
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Buckeye has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $40,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents. Households here earn about 45% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
108
−2%since 2000
from 110 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
109 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 111 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6578911031161990201020202024Buckeye
202475
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,875
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,479
+4%since 2000
from $16,880 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing9.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing4.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$40,900
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$608
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.5%
−34.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
15.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+70%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(110)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(108)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+27%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% 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
6.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% 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
11.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.7%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buckeye, Iowa?

Buckeye, Iowa has about 108 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buckeye, Iowa?

The typical household in Buckeye, Iowa earns about $26,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buckeye, Iowa expensive?

In Buckeye, Iowa, the median home is worth about $40,900, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.

How educated are people in Buckeye, Iowa?

About 3.4% 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 2.3% of people in Buckeye, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buckeye, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Buckeye, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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