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Missouri · 410 residents (2025 est.) · 1.182 sq mi
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Bucklin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,188. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 106 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $73,400. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 40% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
418
−20%since 2000
from 524 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
354 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 443 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.2
+9%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:410 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3624264905546181990201020202024Bucklin
2024418
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,188
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,490 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,659
+58%since 2000
from $13,709 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
+16%since 2010
from 0.340 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,400
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$617
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
26.3% rent
Vacancy rate
28.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.3%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+45%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(509)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(18)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(359)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.1%(38)
Diversity Score31.4%(131)
Diversity Score
31
+840%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.6%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+44%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% 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
4.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.7%
−22.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.1%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2012
from 19.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.4%
+18.0 ptssince 2017
from 52.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bucklin, Missouri?

Bucklin, Missouri has about 418 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bucklin, Missouri?

The typical household in Bucklin, Missouri earns about $42,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bucklin, Missouri expensive?

In Bucklin, Missouri, the median home is worth about $73,400, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Bucklin, Missouri?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bucklin, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bucklin, Missouri?

About 25.8% of people in Bucklin, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bucklin, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Bucklin, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 179 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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