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Buckhorn, PA
Census-designated place in Columbia County, Pennsylvania.
Population
646
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
939
ZIP codes
0
Buckhorn and its ZIP codes
Buckhorn at a glance
- Buckhorn is about 3.2 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,531 a year, 24% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $277,600 (9% above Pennsylvania).
Local data for Buckhorn, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Buckhorn, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,531
Poverty rate
38.7%
Median home value
$277,600
Homeownership
80.4%
Bachelor's or higher
37.2%
Median age
23.7
Average commute
22.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (189), Russian Americans (29), Irish Americans (16).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Columbia County. PPP loans are for Buckhorn.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,260
24,066 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,347
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$503M
FY 2026, $7,767 per person
How people get to work
Buckhorn, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.2%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.6%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Buckhorn, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
385
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
490
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
48.0 inches of rain a year
Cities near Buckhorn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FernvilleCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0.8 |
| BloomsburgTown | 2.9 mi | 4.3 |
| RupertCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.9 |
| EspyCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.9 |
| LightstreetCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1 |
| CatawissaBorough | 4.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Eyers GroveCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.2 |
| AlmediaCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.7 |
| OrangevilleBorough | 6 mi | 0.4 |
| JerseytownCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.7 |
| MillvilleBorough | 7 mi | 1 |
| MainvilleCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.7 |
| DanvilleBorough | 7.3 mi | 1.6 |
| Lime RidgeCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.1 |
| IolaCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.3 |
| RohrsburgCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Buckhorn, PA in?
- Buckhorn is in Columbia County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Buckhorn, PA?
- About 646 people live in Buckhorn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Buckhorn?
- Nearby places include Fernville (1.6 mi), Bloomsburg (2.9 mi), Rupert (3 mi), Espy (4.3 mi), Lightstreet (4.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023