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Buckner, Missouri, in Jackson county, is 12 miles E of Independence, Missouri (center to center) and 20 miles E of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is located in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Buckner has a population of 2,725.
In Buckner, about 58% of adults are married.
In 2000, Buckner had a median family income of $45,313.
Residents of Buckner gave more campaign money ($20) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 73% of the housing units in Buckner. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Buckner, 97% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Buckner to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):
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