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Buckhorn

Pennsylvania · 332 residents · 0.688 sq mi
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Buckhorn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,813. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 89% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $225,900. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 48.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
332
+89%since 2000
from 176 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
483 / sq mi
+89%since 2000
from 256 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.4
+33%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1292704115526932000201020202024Buckhorn
2024646
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,813
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,981
+23%since 2000
from $17,042 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
48.8%
+33.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,900
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
11.6% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+63%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(176)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(309)
Black2.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian1.8%(6)
Other1.5%(5)
Diversity Score15.3%(51)
Diversity Score
15
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.4%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+108%since 2000
from 8.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
34.2%
−26.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.8%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.7%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
32.3%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buckhorn, Pennsylvania?

Buckhorn, Pennsylvania has about 332 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buckhorn, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Buckhorn, Pennsylvania earns about $48,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buckhorn, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Buckhorn, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $225,900.

How educated are people in Buckhorn, Pennsylvania?

About 35.4% of adults age 25 and over in Buckhorn, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buckhorn, Pennsylvania?

About 48.8% of people in Buckhorn, Pennsylvania 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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