Demographics & People — Buckner, Kentucky
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,786 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,000 |
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| Median Age | 36.5 |
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| Total Households | 1,150 |
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| Family Households | 1,022 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.01 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2238 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,149 |
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| Black or African American | 240 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 203 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,010 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 870 |
| Irish | 709 |
| English | 630 |
| Other groups | 453 |
| American | 281 |
| Scottish | 132 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 132 |
| Italian | 56 |
| Hispanic: Colombian | 54 |
Language
| English Only | 3,506 |
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| Spanish | 12 |
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| Population 5+ | 3,567 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 173 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,731 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 19.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Buckner, Kentucky.
