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Bucklin, KS


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Bucklin, Kansas

Bucklin, Kansas, in Ford county, is 126 miles W of Wichita, Kansas. The city has a population of 725.

The People and Families of Bucklin

In Bucklin, about 65% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bucklin had a median family income of $44,554.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Bucklin Housing

Owners occupy 81% of the housing units in Bucklin. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In Bucklin, 85% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Bucklin, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Bucklin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 11%Bucklin Well-Paid Single Men
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Bucklin Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Bucklin, KS

Comparing Bucklin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men99
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women78
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Senior Citizens65
Racial Diversity67
Age of the Population66
Female Share of the Population43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty77
Median Family Income77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times96
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone75
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Affordability of Rents65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Housing Recently Built22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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