Buckner, Missouri
Buckner: City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States
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Buckner is a city located in the county of Jackson in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,076 and a population density of 664 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,010 inhabitants.
The city was created 151 years ago in 1874.
Buckner is a city in Jackson County, Missouri, United States. The population was 3,076 at the 2010 census. For decades it was best known for TV and radio commercials promoting local automobile dealership Lasater Ford, run by the Lasater brothers, Wilson and Milton and later Matt Ford.
The city is named after Major Lucius E. Buckner who established the city in 1871 with his wife Nancy Ann (née Bennett) and their children after moving from nearby Richmond. He owned approximately 1/4 of what is now the city of Kansas City. He served as a general in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War and died in 1872 at age 46 from typhoid fever which he contracted while serving with General Nathan Bedford Forrest's cavalry unit during their invasion of Kentucky.
Buckner is located at 38°45'15" North, 90°40'10" West (38.752794, -90.662226).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.636 km² (1.79 mi²), all land.
Quick Facts about Buckner
| Population | 3,010 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Missouri (United States) |
| County | Jackson County |
| Postal code | 64016 |
| Phone Area Codes | 816 |
| Area | 4.63 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.1325,-94.1986 |
| Altitude | 751 feet / 229 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1875 (151 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 18:35:40 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 650 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.19% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 76℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Buckner is located at 39°7'57"N 94°11'55"W (39.1325100, -94.1985600).
Buckner map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. South southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Buckner decreased by 2.19% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,076 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,074 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,073 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,073 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,068 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,063 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,059 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,053 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,036 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,022 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,010 | -0.4% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Buckner
1Buckner Town Hall
32 S Sibley St, Buckner, MO 64016 View details
Phone: +18162009766 | Website available
2Buckner City Hall
315 S Hudson St, Buckner, MO 64016 View details
Phone: +18166503191 | Website available
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Buckner, MO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176716 | House of Heavilin Beauty College-Blue Springs | Blue Springs (MO) | 64014 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Buckner, MO. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDP | Independence | 600 South Grand Ave. | RAIL |
| LEE | Lee's Summit | 217 SW Main St. | RAIL |
| KCY | Union Station | 30 West Pershing Rd. | RAIL |
| WAR | Warrensburg | 100 South Holden St. | RAIL |
| LRC | Lawrence | 413 East 7th Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Buckner.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Buckner Post Office | Buckner (MO) | 64016 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Buckner, Kentucky city in Arkansas, USA with a population of 5,837 people.
- Buckner, Illinois human settlement in Illinois, United States of America with a population of 435 people.
- Buckner, Arkansas city in Arkansas, USA with a population of 229 people.
Other cities in Jackson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jackson County , MO. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 495,327 | The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area. |
| Independence | 116,774 | A city in Jackson County, Missouri. |
| East Independence | 110,675 | A census-designated place in Jackson County, Missouri. |
| Lee's Summit | 101,467 | The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri. |
| Blue Springs | 56,547 | The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri. |
| Raytown | 28,816 | City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States |
| Grandview | 24,711 | City in Washington, United States |
| Grain Valley | 14,827 | City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States |
| Oak Grove | 8,437 | City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States |
| Greenwood | 5,881 | Town in Jackson County, Florida in the United States |
| Sugar Creek | 3,235 | City in Missouri |
| Marlborough | 2,142 | Village in St. |
| Lake Lotawana | 2,131 | City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States |
| Lone Jack | 1,378 | City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States |
| Lake Tapawingo | 719 | City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States |
| Adams | 690 | Town in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Buckner distances to largest Missouri cities