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Population of Buckner, Kentucky

StateKentucky
Land Area (mi²)7.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)772.7/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.09% (-5)
Growth Since 20202.39% (135)
Rank in State81th
Rank in Country6032th

The population of Buckner, KY in 2022 is estimated to be 5,775. This is a decrease of -0.09% (-5 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Buckner by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Buckner by Age

Buckner Population Pyramid 2022
Buckner Median Age
37.8
Total
38.1
Male
35.8
Female
Buckner Sex Ratio
69.84%
3,939
Male
30.16%
1,701
Female
Buckner Age Dependency Ratio
15.7
Old Age Dependency Ratio
23.3
Child Dependency Ratio
Buckner Adults
4,696
Adults
(637 of whom are seniors) in Buckner.

Population of Buckner by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Buckner

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 5.12%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 4.85%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 5.41%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Buckner

While the overall poverty rate of Buckner is 5.12%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (5.41%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (4.85%).

Poverty Rate of Buckner by Employment Status and Sex

3.49%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
0%
Male Employed
100%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Buckner by Education

57.85%
Less Than 9th Grade
11.23%
High School
2.62%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Buckner

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Buckner

The most common language spoken in Buckner is English, with 97.38% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 1.86% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Buckner by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Buckner, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Buckner by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree54813.11%
Bachelors Degree59214.17%
Associates Degree2365.65%
Some College117628.14%
High School Graduate102224.46%
9th to 12th Grade41810%
Less Than 9th Grade1874.47%

Earnings Statistics of Buckner by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$57,549

Average Earnings

$59,632

Average Male

$52,827

Average Female

Employment of Buckner by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Buckner by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
41.8%
Labor Force Participation
41.3%
Employment Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Buckner by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Buckner

Marriage Rates

  • 42.6%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 33.8%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 67.2%

    Female Marriage Rate

Buckner Marriage

In Buckner, 33.8% of males have never been married, a lower rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 35-44, while males are more likely to be married at age Over 65.

Households and Families of Buckner

Buckner Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Buckner Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
93.1%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Buckner by Type

3.37
Average Family Size
3.19
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned