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Bucklin

Missouri · 467 residents · 1.182 sq mi
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Bucklin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,167. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $48,000. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
467
−11%since 2000
from 524 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
395 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 443 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.8
+12%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3624264905546181990201020202024Bucklin
2024418
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,167
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,490 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,745
+29%since 2000
from $13,709 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food17.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing7.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information3.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,000
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$456
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.0%
−44.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
26.3% rent
Vacancy rate
30.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+11%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(456)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(3)
Diversity Score6.3%(30)
Diversity Score
6
+89%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+73%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
55.0%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
36.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% 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
8.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.5%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
54.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bucklin, Missouri?

Bucklin, Missouri has about 467 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bucklin, Missouri?

The typical household in Bucklin, Missouri earns about $36,167 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 $48,000, and the typical rent is about $456 a month.

How educated are people in Bucklin, Missouri?

About 11.0% 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 14.0% 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 130 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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