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Buckner, MO
City in Jackson County, Missouri.
Population
2,914
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,632
ZIP codes
0
Buckner and its ZIP codes
Buckner at a glance
- Buckner is about 18 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 206th among 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- The median household income is $87,350, 24% above the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $197,600 (14% below Missouri) and median rent is $986 a month.
Local data for Buckner, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Buckner, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,350
Poverty rate
12.1%
Median home value
$197,600
Median rent
$986/mo
Homeownership
76.4%
Bachelor's or higher
22.6%
Median age
32.5
Average commute
27.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (652), Irish Americans (496), Mexican Americans (116).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Buckner.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,439
374,810 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,129
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$7.3B
FY 2026, $10,145 per person
How people get to work
Buckner, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.7%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 27.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Buckner, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,429
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
527
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 19°F
44.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Buckner, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Buckner
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SibleyVillage | 3 mi | 1 |
| LevasyCity | 4.4 mi | 0.6 |
| NapoleonCity | 6.2 mi | 1.7 |
| OrrickCity | 6.8 mi | 1.4 |
| Grain ValleyCity | 7.3 mi | 6.2 |
| FlemingCity | 8.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Oak GroveCity | 9.1 mi | 6.4 |
| Missouri CityCity | 9.2 mi | 1.1 |
| Blue SpringsCity | 9.6 mi | 22.8 |
| Lake TapawingoCity | 9.8 mi | 0.3 |
| IndependenceCity | 10 mi | 78 |
| CamdenCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Sugar CreekCity | 11 mi | 11 |
| River BendVillage | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| WellingtonCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| Bates CityCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Buckner, MO in?
- Buckner is in Jackson County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Buckner, MO?
- About 2,914 people live in Buckner, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Buckner?
- Nearby places include Sibley (3 mi), Levasy (4.4 mi), Napoleon (6.2 mi), Orrick (6.8 mi), Grain Valley (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023