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Buckner, Missouri
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"The Little Village in the Valley"
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Location of Buckner, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.79 sq mi (4.63 km2) |
| • Land | 1.79 sq mi (4.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,945 |
| • Density | 1,648.94/sq mi (636.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64016
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| Area code(s) | 816 |
| FIPS code | 29-09424 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0735540 |
Buckner is a city in Jackson County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,945 at the 2020 census. For decades it was best known for TV and radio commercials promoting local automobile dealership Lasater Ford, run by the Lasater brothers, Wilson and Milton and later Halverson Ford. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Geography
Buckner is located at 39°8′5″N 94°11′54″W / 39.13472°N 94.19833°W (39.134806, -94.198223). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.79 square miles (4.64 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 88 | — | |
| 1890 | 164 | 86.4% | |
| 1900 | 234 | 42.7% | |
| 1910 | 410 | 75.2% | |
| 1920 | 439 | 7.1% | |
| 1930 | 529 | 20.5% | |
| 1940 | 571 | 7.9% | |
| 1950 | 639 | 11.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,198 | 87.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,695 | 41.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,848 | 68.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,873 | 0.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,725 | −5.2% | |
| 2010 | 3,076 | 12.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,945 | −4.3% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,076 people, 1,141 households, and 808 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,718.4 inhabitants per square mile (663.5/km2). There were 1,243 housing units at an average density of 694.4 per square mile (268.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 0.4% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population.
There were 1,141 households, of which 41.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.2% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.19.
The median age in the city was 33.6 years. 29.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.1% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 10.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.
History
Buckner was established in 1875. In its inception Buckner was a railroad depot town for the Missouri Pacific Railroad. Where Buckner derives its name from is a point of contention; the town is either named from former US Senator Alexander Buckner (1830-1833) who served on the States Constitutional Convention in 1820, or named after Real Estate operator Simon Buckner. Yet another claim as namesake is Thomas W. Buckner, an original owner of the site.
The WGN America series Outlaw Country was set in Buckner.
Education
Buckner is part of the Fort Osage School District. The only school within the city limits is Buckner Elementary, for middle school children attend Fire Prairie Middle School, and move onto Fort Osage High School to complete their secondary education.
Buckner has a public library, a branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library.
Media
Newspapers
The Gazette Weekly serves Buckner, Levasy, Sibley, and Eastern Independence on a weekly basis.
See also
In Spanish: Buckner (Misuri) para niños
