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.

Bucklin, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

418

Median Agei

47.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.9%359

Two or More

8.6%36

Hispanic/Latino

5%21

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%1

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.2%12

High School Diploma

47.4%135

Some College (<1 yr)

12.3%35

Some College (1+ yr)

7.7%22

Associate's Degree

5.6%16

Bachelor's Degree

11.6%33

Master's Degree

3.9%11

HS or Higher

92.6%

BA or Higher

15.4%

Graduate+

3.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$73,400

Median Renti

$617

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.7%137

Renter-Occupied

26.3%49

Total Units

259

Homeownership

73.7%

Vacancy Rate

28.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

27.7%38

$50K–$100K

41.6%57

$100K–$150K

14.6%20

$150K–$200K

10.2%14

$200K–$300K

5.8%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%1

2000–2009

7.3%19

1990–1999

1.2%3

1980–1989

4.2%11

1970–1979

17.8%46

1960–1969

16.2%42

1950–1959

10.4%27

1940–1949

14.3%37

1939 or earlier

28.2%73

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

53.8%100

Electricity

31.2%58

Bottled/LP Gas

10.8%20

Wood

3.8%7

No Fuel

0.5%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$42,188

Mean Household Incomei

$49,814

Per Capita Incomei

$21,659

Poverty Ratei

25.8%

Unemploymenti

2.2%

Labor Forcei

136

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

11.3%21

$10K–$15K

4.8%9

$15K–$20K

11.3%21

$20K–$25K

2.7%5

$25K–$30K

2.7%5

$30K–$35K

8.1%15

$35K–$40K

1.6%3

$40K–$45K

9.1%17

$45K–$50K

2.2%4

$50K–$60K

8.1%15

$60K–$75K

19.4%36

$75K–$100K

9.7%18

$100K–$125K

5.4%10

$125K–$150K

2.7%5

$150K–$200K

1.1%2

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

10.2%

By Region

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

23(7.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.9%Insured

3.1%Uninsured