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Buckatunna, MS
Census-designated place in Wayne County, Mississippi.
Population
140
Land area
6.2sq mi
People per sq mi
23
ZIP codes
0
Buckatunna and its ZIP codes
Buckatunna at a glance
- Buckatunna is 64% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
Local data for Buckatunna, MS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Buckatunna.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,553
4,865 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,666
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$115M
FY 2026, $5,825 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Buckatunna, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
247
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
26
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 36°F
60.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Buckatunna, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
50.2%
U.S. 33.3% +16.9 pts
Diabetes
23.0%
U.S. 12.1% +10.9 pts
Smoking
27.5%
U.S. 12.8% +14.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.9%
U.S. 11.1% +6.8 pts
Cities near Buckatunna
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| State LineTown | 7.2 mi | 4.3 |
| ClaraCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.9 |
| WaynesboroCity | 12 mi | 12.7 |
| Millry, ALTown | 13 mi | 7.5 |
| Fruitdale, ALCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.5 |
| Chatom, ALTown | 17 mi | 10.7 |
| Cullomburg, ALCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.3 |
| Silas, ALTown | 19 mi | 5.2 |
| Tibbie, ALCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.7 |
| Vinegar Bend, ALCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 9.5 |
| Hobson, ALCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.9 |
| ShubutaTown | 25 mi | 2.4 |
| Deer Park, ALCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3.1 |
| Gilbertown, ALTown | 26 mi | 10.5 |
| LeakesvilleTown | 27 mi | 6.3 |
| St. Stephens, ALCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 9.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Buckatunna, MS in?
- Buckatunna is in Wayne County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Buckatunna, MS?
- About 140 people live in Buckatunna, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Buckatunna?
- Nearby places include State Line (7.2 mi), Clara (11 mi), Waynesboro (12 mi), Millry, AL (13 mi), Fruitdale, AL (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023