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Buckeye

Iowa · 86 residents · 0.988 sq mi
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Buckeye has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,438. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 24 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $29,400. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
86
−22%since 2000
from 110 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
87 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 111 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+33%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6578911031161990201020202024Buckeye
202475
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,438
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,053
+25%since 2000
from $16,880 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+32.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing15%
US avg: 2.5%
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing7.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
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
$29,400
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
82.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
17.9% rent
Afford Score
0.6
−39%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(82)
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
8.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
−34%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.0%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
41.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buckeye, Iowa?

Buckeye, Iowa has about 86 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buckeye, Iowa?

The typical household in Buckeye, Iowa earns about $53,438 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 $29,400.

How educated are people in Buckeye, Iowa?

About 8.5% 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 5.7% 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 12 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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