Where does this demographic data come from?

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 Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,914

Median Agei

32.5

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

Median Home Valuei

$197,600

Median Renti

$986

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76.4%892

Renter-Occupied

23.6%275

Total Units

1,181

Homeownership

76.4%

Vacancy Rate

1.2%

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

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$87,350

Mean Household Incomei

$91,476

Per Capita Incomei

$36,482

Poverty Ratei

12.1%

Unemploymenti

5.1%

Labor Forcei

1,674

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

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

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

103(4.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.7%Insured

10.3%Uninsured