Buckner is a city located in Jackson County, Missouri. Buckner has a 2026 population of 2,868. Buckner is currently declining at a rate of -0.42% annually and its population has decreased by -2.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,942 in 2020.
The median household income in Buckner is $87,350 with a poverty rate of 12.08%. The median age in Buckner is 32.5 years: 30.6 years for males, and 39.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.8 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 32.5 years
Female: 39.7 years
Male: 30.6 years
There are 2,143 adults, (450 of whom are seniors) in Buckner.
Female: 1,496 (51.3%)
Male: 1,418 (48.7%)
The racial composition of Buckner includes 90.46% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,636 | 90.46% |
| Two or more races | 217 | 7.45% |
| Black or African American | 45 | 1.54% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.14% |
Buckner 's average per capita income is $48,571. Household income levels show a median of $87,350. The poverty rate stands at 12.08%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Non Families | $99,152 | $89,409 |
| Married Families | $87,757 | - |
| Households | $87,350 | $91,476 |
| Families | $86,021 | $88,581 |
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