Buckner, Arkansas

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Buckner, Arkansas
Town
Lafayette County Arkansas Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Buckner Highlighted 0509550.svg
Location of Buckner in Lafayette County, Arkansas.
Coordinates: 33°21′29″N93°26′12″W / 33.35806°N 93.43667°W / 33.35806; -93.43667
Country United States
State Arkansas
County Lafayette
Area
[1]
 • Total1.18 sq mi (3.06 km2)
 • Land1.18 sq mi (3.05 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
292 ft (89 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total165
 • Density140.31/sq mi (54.16/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
71827
Area code 870
FIPS code 05-09550
GNIS feature ID0047147

Buckner is a town [2] in Lafayette County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 275 at the 2010 census.

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Geography

Buckner is located at 33°21′29″N93°26′12″W / 33.35806°N 93.43667°W / 33.35806; -93.43667 (33.358095, -93.436689). [3]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1890 312—
1900 40028.2%
1910 240−40.0%
1920 36050.0%
1930 264−26.7%
1940 45070.5%
1950 335−25.6%
1960 289−13.7%
1970 39235.6%
1980 43611.2%
1990 325−25.5%
2000 39621.8%
2010 275−30.6%
2020 165−40.0%
U.S. Decennial Census [4]
2014 Estimate [5]

As of the census [6] of 2000, there were 396 people, 144 households, and 112 families residing in the city. The population density was 315.8 inhabitants per square mile (121.9/km2). There were 165 housing units at an average density of 131.6 per square mile (50.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 52.53% White, 45.20% Black or African American, 0.76% Native American, 0.51% Asian, and 1.01% from two or more races. 0.51% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 144 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the city the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,063, and the median income for a family was $25,179. The per capita income for the city was $10,192. About 19.1% of families and 25.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 43.5% of those under age 18 and 21.7% of those age 65 or over.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Buckner has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. [7]

Infrastructure

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References

  1. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. ↑ Local.Arkansas.gov - Buckner , retrieved September 3, 2012
  3. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  4. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Archived from the original on May 22, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  7. ↑ Climate Summary for Buckner, Arkansas
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