City · Missouri
Buckner, Missouri
Buckner, city, in Jackson County, Missouri. Buckner had 2,891 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,945 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,914 (±38). GEOID 2909424.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,891
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,945 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,914 ±38
Median household income
$87,350
±$19,371 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$197,600
±$44,432 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$986
±$99 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Buckner and what county is it in?
Buckner is a city in Jackson County, Missouri. It covers 1.8 square miles of land, 1,649 residents per square mile in 2020.
Buckner is in the Kansas City, MO-KS metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 14 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Buckner, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,891 people lived in Buckner on July 1, 2025, down 1.9% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. The 2020 Census counted 2,945 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,914 (±38).
| Measure | Buckner | Jackson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,914 ±38 | 719,976 | −131 |
| Households | 1,167 ±223 | 306,798 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.50 ±0.48 | 2.31 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,181 ±221 | 336,288 | no clear change |
Buckner's population since 2000
From 2,725 in 2000 to 2,891 in 2025: up 6.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Buckner as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Buckner?
The median resident of Buckner is 32.5 years old; 26.5% are under 18 and 15.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.0%.
| Measure | Buckner | Jackson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.5 ±7.9 | 37.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.5% ±5.1 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.4% ±9.7 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Male | 48.7% ±5.9 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.9% ±2.7 pts | 11.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.8% ±4.8 pts | 59.3% | −6.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 22.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.0% ±3.1 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.0% ±1.0 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.8% ±1.9 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 17.2% ±4.8 pts | 13.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.3% ±5.8 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.5% ±3.4 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.6% ±13.8 pts | 34.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.3% ±2.5 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.8% ±4.7 pts | 86.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2% ±1.6 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Buckner earn?
Half of Buckner's 1,167 households earn less than $87,350 a year (±$19,371), against $68,577 in Jackson County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 the median was $65,117 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $22,233 after inflation. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Buckner | Jackson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $87,350 ±$19,371 | $68,577 | +$22,233 |
| Mean household income | $91,476 ±$10,626 | $92,204 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,482 ±$10,237 | $39,559 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.1% ±5.1 pts | 14.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.9% ±12.5 pts | 19.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.1% ±4.2 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.6% ±3.5 pts | 95.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.7% ±4.0 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Buckner?
Owners occupy 76.4% of Buckner's occupied homes and renters 23.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $197,600 by its owner (±$44,432). The median renter pays $986 a month including utilities, and 36.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Buckner | Jackson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $197,600 ±$44,432 | $230,500 | +$74,900 |
| Median gross rent | $986 ±$99 | $1,197 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.4% ±11.5 pts | 41.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,318 ±$238 | $1,639 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.4% ±8.9 pts | 59.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 23.6% ±8.9 pts | 40.9% | – |
| Housing units | 1,181 ±221 | 336,288 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±11.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.9% ±7.0 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% ±2.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.6% ±1.9 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.1% ±4.8 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.8% ±2.9 pts | 8.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Buckner building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Buckner in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Missouri.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Buckner work and get to work?
84.7% of Buckner's workers drive alone and 8.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.1 minutes.
| Measure | Buckner | Jackson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 74.8% ±5.5 pts | 66.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% ±5.2 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 84.7% ±5.6 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.3% ±2.5 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Walked | 2.4% ±2.0 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.0% ±3.7 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.1 min ±3.1 | 23.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Buckner?
1 census tract lies mostly in Buckner, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 149.02Jackson County | 2,041 | $92,214 |
| Tract 150Jackson County | 3,649 | $96,375 |
| Tract 149.03Jackson County | 5,834 | $115,639 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Buckner) · Census block assignment files
How does Buckner compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Buckner is the 6,448th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 189th-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Buckner ranks 72nd of 416 places in Missouri with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 189th | 936 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 320th | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 95th | 420 |
| Median household income | 72nd | 416 |
| Per capita income | 109th | 420 |
| Median home value | 133rd | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 138th | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 249th | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 167th | 404 |
| Median age | 366th | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 104th | 418 |
| Work from home | 185th | 270 |
| Travel time to work | 98th | 420 |
Buckner's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, sortable · Compare Buckner with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Buckner?
16 of the 57 figures for Buckner on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Buckner are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Buckner.