Buckner, AR

Census Place

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2023 Population

257

19.7% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

55.3

0.54% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

12.1%

22.8% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$94,861

11.2% 1-year decline

2022 Median Property Value

$19,500

2023 Employed Population

116

1.69% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Buckner, AR had a population of 257 people with a median age of 55.3 and a median household income of $94,861. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Buckner, AR declined from 320 to 257, a −19.7% decrease and its median household income declined from $106,875 to $94,861, a −11.2% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Buckner, AR are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (64.6%), White (Non-Hispanic) (29.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.89%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.95%), and White (Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Buckner, AR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.4% of the residents in Buckner, AR are U.S. citizens.

In 2022, the median property value in Buckner, AR was $19,500, and the homeownership rate was 100%.

Most people in Buckner, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Buckner, AR was 3 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Buckner, AR is home to a population of 257 people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.95% of Buckner, AR residents were born outside of the country (5 people).

In 2023, there were 2.18 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (166 people) in Buckner, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 76 White (Non-Hispanic) and 10 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.4%

2023 Citizenship

99.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.4% of Buckner, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Buckner, AR was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Buckner, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Buckner, AR

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
166 ± 122
White (Non-Hispanic)
76 ± 54
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
10 ± 19.8

1.95%

Hispanic Population

5 people

1.95% of the people in Buckner, AR are hispanic (5 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Buckner, AR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Arkansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
62,018 ± 6,050 people
El Salvador
15,360 ± 3,035 people
India
9,985 ± 2,449 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 62,018 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 15,360 and India with 9,985.

Foreign-Born Population

1.95%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5 people

2.19%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

7 people

As of 2023, 1.95% of Buckner, AR residents (5 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Buckner, AR was 2.19%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Buckner, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 23
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 18
Vietnam
0 ± 23

Buckner, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), NaNN times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Buckner, AR employs 116 people. The largest industries in Buckner, AR are Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (28 people), Manufacturing (25 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (13 people), and the highest paying industries are Educational Services ($53,542), Total ($53,452), and Manufacturing ($49,861).

Males in Arkansas have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,335. The income inequality in Arkansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

116

2023 Value

± 90

−1.69%

1 Year decline

± 109%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Buckner, AR declined at a rate of −1.69%, from 118 employees to 116 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Buckner, AR, are Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (30 people), Production Occupations (15 people), and Transportation Occupations (13 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Buckner, AR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Arkansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

116

2023 Value

± 90

−1.69%

1 Year decline

± 109%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Buckner, AR declined at a rate of −1.69%, from 118 employees to 116 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Buckner, AR, are Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (28 people), Manufacturing (25 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (13 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Buckner, AR, though some of these residents may live in Buckner, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

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Median earning men ± N/A

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Median earning women ± N/A

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($53,472).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($32,708) and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($4,583).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas.

Y-Axis

2.24%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.35M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.24% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.69%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arkansas.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing the state of Arkansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Buckner, AR. Showing the available data for Arkansas.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (33.6%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arkansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arkansas

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John Boozman

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tom Cotton

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing Arkansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Arkansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Arkansas

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Arkansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas.

Measure

In 2022, 0.946% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.851% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (793k), Some college (528k), and Secondary Education (350k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Buckner, AR was $19,500 in 2022, which is 0.0643 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between N/A and 2022 the median property value increased from N/A to $19,500, a N/A N/A. The homeownership rate in Buckner, AR is 100%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Buckner, AR have an average commute time of 23.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Buckner, AR is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$19,500

Median Property Value 2022

±$19,397

$99

Median Property Taxes

±$67

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Buckner, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Buckner, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

100%

Homeownership

2023

64.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 100% of the housing units in Buckner, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage stayed from the previous year's rate of 100%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Buckner, AR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Buckner, AR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$94,861

Median Household Income

± $58,524

Number of Households

± 67

In 2023, the median household income of the 99 households in Buckner, AR declined from $94,861 from the previous year's value of $106,875.

The following chart displays the households in Buckner, AR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $100k - $125k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Buckner, AR is from Arkansas.

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Arkansas

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2022, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Arkansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (67.2%)
Carpooled (32.8%)
Public Transit (0%)

In 2023, 67.2% of workers in Buckner, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (32.8%) and those who used public transit to get to work (0%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Buckner, AR have a shorter commute time (23.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Buckner, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Buckner, AR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

3 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Buckner, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Buckner, AR have 3 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Buckner, AR (31 out of 257 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Buckner, AR is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.5% of the population of Buckner, AR has health coverage, with 25.7% on employee plans, 59.9% on Medicaid, 3.5% on Medicare, 7.39% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.1% under 18 years, 7.39% between 18 and 34 years, 68.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 6.61% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 54% were men and 46% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.5%

Uninsured

25.7%

Employer Coverage

59.9%

Medicaid

3.5%

Medicare

7.39%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Buckner, AR grew by 124% from 1.56% to 3.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Buckner, AR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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