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All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Buckner, MO

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

2,914population

32.5median age

This community is a community of 2,914 with a median age of 32.5. The population is predominantly White (88.8%) with a significant Two or More community (5%). Median household income is $87,350. 91.5% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 22.6% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 76.4%, with a median home value of $197,600.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.8%2,587

Two or More

5%147

Hispanic/Latino

4.9%143

Black

1%29

Asian

0.1%4

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.5%85

High School Diploma

28.3%533

Some College (<1 yr)

8.2%155

Some College (1+ yr)

14.4%271

Associate's Degree

13.4%253

Bachelor's Degree

17.4%327

Master's Degree

3.6%68

Professional Degree

0.7%14

Doctorate

0.9%17

HS or Higher

91.5%

BA or Higher

22.6%

Graduate+

5.3%

Housingi

$197,600median home value

$986median rent

76.4%homeownership

1,181total units

1.2%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 76.4%

Renter 23.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

2%18

$50K–$100K

5.6%50

$100K–$150K

13.3%119

$150K–$200K

29.7%265

$200K–$300K

45.4%405

$300K–$500K

3.9%35

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%4

2010–2019

2.6%31

2000–2009

12.4%146

1990–1999

4.1%49

1980–1989

7.3%86

1970–1979

30.7%362

1960–1969

27.2%321

1950–1959

4%47

1940–1949

2.3%27

1939 or earlier

9.1%108

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.3%855

Electricity

24.9%290

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%7

Other

0.5%6

Wood

0.4%5

No Fuel

0.3%4

Household Economyi

$87,350median household income

$36,482per capita income

12.1%poverty rate

5.1%unemployment

1,674labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1%12

$10K–$15K

3.1%36

$15K–$20K

3.9%46

$20K–$25K

0.8%9

$25K–$30K

0.3%3

$30K–$35K

5%58

$35K–$40K

2.7%32

$40K–$45K

2.5%29

$45K–$50K

1%12

$50K–$60K

6.8%79

$60K–$75K

11.7%136

$75K–$100K

19.3%225

$100K–$125K

30.2%353

$125K–$150K

4.3%50

$150K–$200K

4.1%48

$200K+

3.3%39

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$275/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers7 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 842 homes94% occupied$275/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $87,350/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

88%

Very low income$26K–$44K/yr

12%

Who Receives This Housing

76% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

5% of subsidized households are minority

10% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

24% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

110.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,554

Avg. Commutei

27.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,588

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

103(4.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.7%Insured

10.3%Uninsured