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Buckhorn

Kentucky · 81 residents (2025 est.) · 0.337 sq mi
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Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 49 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $54,300. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 25.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
95
−34%since 2000
from 144 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
282 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 427 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.2
+51%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:81 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
59871151431712000201020202024Buckhorn
202495
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$19,864
+45%since 2000
from $13,742 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 34.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
+15%since 2010
from 0.402 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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

Median home value
$54,300
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.1%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
18.9% rent
Vacancy rate
39.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(141)
Black2.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(78)
Black10.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.4%(7)
Diversity Score38.7%(37)
Diversity Score
39
+658%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−19.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
25.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% 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%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
60.0%
+24.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% 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
51.4%
+34.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
34.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 30.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
40.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
80.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
Female
43.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2012
from 24.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.8%
+21.6 ptssince 2017
from 62.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2016
from 94.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2016
from 6.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buckhorn, Kentucky?

Buckhorn, Kentucky has about 95 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Buckhorn, Kentucky expensive?

In Buckhorn, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $54,300.

How educated are people in Buckhorn, Kentucky?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Buckhorn, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buckhorn, Kentucky?

About 25.4% of people in Buckhorn, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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