Buckner is a village located in Franklin County Illinois. Buckner has a 2024 population of 397. Buckner is currently declining at a rate of -0.5% annually and its population has decreased by -1.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 405 in 2020.
The average household income in Buckner is $60,198 with a poverty rate of 19.67%. The median age in Buckner is 41.3 years: 40.7 years for males, and 41.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buckner was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 299 | 98.03% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 1.97% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 132 | 2.31 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Married | 71 | 3.14 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
| Non Family | 55 | 1.13 | 85.5 | 14.5 |
| Female | 6 | 3.33 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
81.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17 | 8.1% |
| Associates Degree | 27 | 12.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 23 | 10.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 5 | 2.38% |
| High School Graduate | 82 | 39.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 1.43% |
| Some College | 53 | 25.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 206 | 188 | 28 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.26%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.59%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,063 | $50,417 | $38,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $57,656 | $58,125 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,833 | $0 | $36,250 |
| Overall | $43,438 | $46,094 | $36,250 |
| Some College | $37,188 | $37,188 | $0 |
$43,438
Average Earnings
$46,094
Average Male
$36,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.82% of Buckner residents speak only English, while 4.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 297 | 56 | 18.86% |
| Multiple | 6 | 4 | 66.67% |
19.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.18%
Male Poverty Rate
20.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buckner is Multiple, with 66.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buckner is White, with 18.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 23.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.29% |
| Some College | 8.75% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 9.86% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 14.29% |
| Female Employed | 7.55% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,583 | $69,138 |
| Households | $47,222 | $60,198 |
| Married Families | $49,531 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,750 | $41,515 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.6%
Male Marriage Rate
54.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
20
Number of Veterans
17
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 17 |
| Korea | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20 | 8.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.3%
Labor Force Participation
50.4%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.07%
Born in Buckner
96.72%
Native Born
3.28%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
3.28%
Naturalized
96.72% of Buckner residents were born in the United States, with 76.07% having been born in Illinois. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 387 | -2 | -0.51% |
| 2028 | 389 | -2 | -0.51% |
| 2027 | 391 | -2 | -0.51% |
| 2026 | 393 | -2 | -0.51% |
| 2025 | 395 | -2 | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 397 | -2 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 399 | -1 | -0.25% |
| 2022 | 400 | -2 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 402 | -3 | -0.74% |
| 2020 | 405 | -35 | -7.95% |
| 2019 | 440 | -2 | -0.45% |
| 2018 | 442 | -6 | -1.34% |
| 2017 | 448 | -1 | -0.22% |
| 2016 | 449 | -3 | -0.66% |
| 2015 | 452 | -2 | -0.44% |
| 2014 | 454 | -1 | -0.22% |
| 2013 | 455 | -4 | -0.87% |
| 2012 | 459 | -1 | -0.22% |
| 2011 | 460 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 460 | 0 | 0% |