Buckner, Kentucky facts for kids
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Buckner, Kentucky
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Location of Buckner, Kentucky
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Oldham |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.82 sq mi (22.83 km2) |
| • Land | 8.64 sq mi (22.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,785 |
| • Density | 669.72/sq mi (258.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
40010
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| Area code(s) | 502 |
| FIPS code | 21-10648 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402727 |
Buckner is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It's located in Oldham County, Kentucky, in the United States. In 2020, about 5,785 people lived there.
Buckner is home to Oldham County High School. On April 2, 2024, the town and the school were affected by an EF2 tornado. This type of tornado is strong enough to cause significant damage.
Exploring Buckner's Location
Buckner is part of the United States. It covers an area of about 8.82 square miles (22.83 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Who Lives in Buckner?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 4,000 | — | |
| 2020 | 5,785 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 4,000 people living in Buckner. This population lived in 580 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of these households were families.
Many homes in Buckner had children under 18 living there. The average household had about three people. The average family had slightly more than three people.
The population of Buckner has grown over time. By 2020, the number of people living there increased to 5,785.
Life in Buckner
In 2000, the median age of people in Buckner was 36 years old. This means half the people were younger than 36 and half were older.
- About 14.3% of the population was under 18 years old.
- A large portion, 46.0%, were adults between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 3.5% of the population was 65 years or older.
The median income for a household in Buckner was about $81,548 in 2000. This is the middle income for all households. For families, the median income was slightly higher, around $83,323.
