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Buckner, MO


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Buckner, Missouri

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.

The People and Families of Buckner

In Buckner, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Buckner had a median family income of $45,313.

Political Inclinations

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.

Buckner Housing

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.

Commuting

In Buckner, 97% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Buckner, MO

Comparing Buckner to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men67
Well-Paid Single Women66
Female Share of the Population42
Racial Diversity33
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income78
People Above Poverty78
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use66
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times21
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Affordability of Rents55
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
People Living Alone32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime44
Low Property Crime22
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