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Buckhorn

Kentucky · 89 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 $32,083. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 55 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $47,000. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
89
−38%since 2000
from 144 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
264 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 427 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+51%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
59871151431712000201020202024Buckhorn
202495
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,083
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2022
Per capita income
$12,607
−8%since 2000
from $13,742 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.1%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 34.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing27.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Information4.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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
$47,000
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$938
+127%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
24.1% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+35%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(79)
Black1.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.1%(13)
Diversity Score
14
+177%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
−20.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+46%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.7%
+46.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
24.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
25.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 30.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buckhorn, Kentucky?

Buckhorn, Kentucky has about 89 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buckhorn, Kentucky?

The typical household in Buckhorn, Kentucky earns about $32,083 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 $47,000, and the typical rent is about $938 a month.

How educated are people in Buckhorn, Kentucky?

About 8.2% 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 19.1% 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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