Buckner, Illinois
Village · Population 398 · #938 in Illinois
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About Buckner
Buckner is a tiny community in southern Illinois with an estimated population of 398.
Buckner holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.87 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 457 residents per square mile.
📰 Buckner News Today
- Multiple crews battle 40+ acre brush fire KFVS12 · Mar 30
- Buckner pushes back on Chicago mayor’s characterization of Bears bill Capitol News Illinois · May 5
- State Rep. Buckner believes Bears still want to make Illinois stadium work - WGN-TV WGN-TV · Jun 15
- Rep. Kam Buckner pushes back on Cook County study on Bears stadium tax deal: "Nothing from nothing leaves nothing" CBS News · May 27
- State Rep. Buckner predicts last-minute score for Bears stadium in Arlington Heights - Chicago Sun-Times Chicago Sun-Times · May 29
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Buckner Unique
- Positioned in southern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)398
Rank in state#938 of 1,294
Land area0.87 sq mi
Density457/sq mi
Coordinates37.9810, -89.0157