Buckner, KY Demographics

A map of Buckner's Population by Race

Buckner, Kentucky had a population of 5,785 in 2020. It was 82.1% White, 9.1% Black, 0.5% Asian, 5.0% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 2.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Buckner, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Buckner is the 81st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Buckner's White Population

4,749 residents of Buckner identify as White, or 82.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Buckner roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Buckner is ranked #449 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Buckner is more White than neighboring La Grange (78.5% White), and Orchard Grass Hills (81.8% White). Buckner is less White than neighboring Crestwood (84.1% White), Pewee Valley (89.2% White), and Westport (93.3% White).

Buckner's Black Population

526 residents of Buckner identify as Black, or 9.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Buckner roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Buckner is ranked #74 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Buckner is more Black than neighboring Crestwood (2.9% Black), La Grange (4.4% Black), Pewee Valley (3.7% Black), Orchard Grass Hills (4.8% Black), and Westport (0.8% Black).

Buckner's Asian Population

31 residents of Buckner identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Buckner roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Buckner is ranked #237 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Buckner is more Asian than neighboring Westport (0% Asian). Buckner is less Asian than neighboring Crestwood (1.7% Asian), La Grange (1.1% Asian), Pewee Valley (0.8% Asian), and Orchard Grass Hills (1.2% Asian).

Buckner's Hispanic Population

288 residents of Buckner identify as Hispanic, or 5.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Buckner roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Buckner is ranked #103 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Buckner is more Hispanic than neighboring Pewee Valley (1.8% Hispanic), and Westport (1.6% Hispanic). Buckner is less Hispanic than neighboring Crestwood (6.6% Hispanic), and La Grange (10.3% Hispanic).

Buckner's Native American/Other Population

22 residents of Buckner identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Buckner roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Buckner is ranked #275 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Buckner is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pewee Valley (0.3% Native American/Other). Buckner is less Native American/Other than neighboring Crestwood (0.5% Native American/Other), La Grange (0.6% Native American/Other), Orchard Grass Hills (0.7% Native American/Other), and Westport (1.6% Native American/Other).

Buckner's Multiracial Population

169 residents of Buckner identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Buckner roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Buckner is ranked #379 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Buckner is more Multiracial than neighboring Westport (2.8% Multiracial). Buckner is less Multiracial than neighboring Crestwood (4.2% Multiracial), La Grange (5.2% Multiracial), Pewee Valley (4.2% Multiracial), and Orchard Grass Hills (6.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.