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Buckhorn

Kentucky · 162 residents · 0.337 sq mi
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Buckhorn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $33,800. At a median age of 29.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 29.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
162
+13%since 2000
from 144 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
481 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 427 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
29.0
−3%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
59871151431712000201020202024Buckhorn
202495
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2022
Per capita income
$20,798
+51%since 2000
from $13,742 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
−16.7 ptssince 2000
from 34.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing6.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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
$33,800
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$342
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.9%
−37.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
28.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
−20%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
2000 – 2022
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(153)
Black2.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12%(19)
Diversity Score
12
+135%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.1%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.5 min
−18%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
24.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
42.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% 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
18.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
33.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
66.7%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
Female
39.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.0%
−53.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buckhorn, Kentucky?

Buckhorn, Kentucky has about 162 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buckhorn, Kentucky?

The typical household in Buckhorn, Kentucky earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buckhorn, Kentucky expensive?

In Buckhorn, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $33,800, and the typical rent is about $342 a month.

How educated are people in Buckhorn, Kentucky?

About 26.6% 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 17.4% 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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