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Bucklin

Kansas · 794 residents · 0.575 sq mi
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Bucklin has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $71,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
794
+10%since 2000
from 725 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,381 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,261 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.0
−9%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5767298831K1K1990201020202024Bucklin
2024652
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,529
−8%since 2000
from $17,954 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.299
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$597
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.9%
−37.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
28.9% rent
Vacancy rate
20.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+3%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(672)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4%(29)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.9%(86)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(724)
Black1.8%(14)
Hispanic / Latino4%(32)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other6%(48)
Diversity Score26.8%(213)
Diversity Score
27
+126%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+6%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% 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
16.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.9%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
Female
60.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bucklin, Kansas?

Bucklin, Kansas has about 794 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bucklin, Kansas?

The typical household in Bucklin, Kansas earns about $53,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bucklin, Kansas expensive?

In Bucklin, Kansas, the median home is worth about $71,500, and the typical rent is about $597 a month.

How educated are people in Bucklin, Kansas?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bucklin, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bucklin, Kansas?

About 15.9% of people in Bucklin, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bucklin, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bucklin, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 85 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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