Bucklin, Missouri facts for kids
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Bucklin, Missouri
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Location of Bucklin, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Linn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.18 sq mi (3.06 km2) |
| • Land | 1.18 sq mi (3.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 413 |
| • Density | 349.41/sq mi (134.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64631
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-09388 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393448 |
Bucklin is a small city located in the southeastern part of Linn County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 413 people lived there. It's a quiet community with a rich history.
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History of Bucklin
Bucklin was first planned out in 1854. It was named after James H. Bucklin. He was an important official for the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad. This railroad helped connect different parts of the country.
A post office opened in Bucklin in 1860. This made it easier for people to send and receive mail. Bucklin was also the first home of the Missouri Farmers Association. This group later became known as MFA Incorporated.
Geography of Bucklin
Bucklin is found on Missouri Route 129. It is about 5.5 miles northeast of a town called Marceline. Two major railroads, the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad, both pass through Bucklin.
The United States Census Bureau says that Bucklin covers a total area of about 1.18 square miles. All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
People of Bucklin
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 430 | — | |
| 1890 | 711 | 65.3% | |
| 1900 | 642 | −9.7% | |
| 1910 | 790 | 23.1% | |
| 1920 | 863 | 9.2% | |
| 1930 | 932 | 8.0% | |
| 1940 | 842 | −9.7% | |
| 1950 | 783 | −7.0% | |
| 1960 | 639 | −18.4% | |
| 1970 | 654 | 2.3% | |
| 1980 | 713 | 9.0% | |
| 1990 | 616 | −13.6% | |
| 2000 | 524 | −14.9% | |
| 2010 | 467 | −10.9% | |
| 2020 | 413 | −11.6% | |
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Bucklin's Population in 2010
In 2010, the city of Bucklin had 467 people living there. These people lived in 228 different homes. About 132 of these homes were families.
The average age of people in Bucklin was about 48.8 years old. Around 18% of the people were under 18 years old. About 24% of the people were 65 years or older. The number of males and females in the city was almost equal.
Famous People from Bucklin
- Bayard H. Faulkner (1894–1983) was born in Bucklin. He became the Mayor of Montclair, New Jersey. He was also known for creating the Faulkner Act. This act was a set of rules for how local governments should work. It was named in his honor.
See also
In Spanish: Bucklin (Misuri) para niños
