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Bucklin

Missouri · 413 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 $34,333. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 111 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $60,000. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
413
−21%since 2000
from 524 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
349 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 443 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.4
+16%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3624264905546181990201020202024Bucklin
2024418
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,333
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,490 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,559
+57%since 2000
from $13,709 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services13.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,000
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$425
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
25.3% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+46%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(384)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(6)
Diversity Score7.3%(30)
Diversity Score
7
+117%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+51%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.5%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.3%
−21.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.8%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−76.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bucklin, Missouri?

Bucklin, Missouri has about 413 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bucklin, Missouri?

The typical household in Bucklin, Missouri earns about $34,333 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 $60,000, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Bucklin, Missouri?

About 18.4% 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 15.0% 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 184 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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

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