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Buckner, Missouri

City · Population 2,893 · #189 in Missouri
Buckner, Missouri

Buckner is a city in Jackson County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,945 at the 2020 census.

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About Buckner

Buckner is a small town in western Missouri with an estimated population of 2,893.

Officially, Buckner is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.79 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,616 residents per square mile.

What Makes Buckner Unique

  • Positioned in western Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Buckner

  • Misty's
  • Rookies Bar & Grill
  • Tuscono's — italian

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Buckner

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)2,893
Rank in state#189 of 938
Land area1.79 sq mi
Density1,616/sq mi
Coordinates39.1325, -94.1968

🗺️ Map of Buckner