Buckhorn, KY Demographics

A map of Buckhorn's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	78	79	82.1%	88.8%
Black	10	1	10.5%	1.1%
Native American/Other	7	2	7.4%	2.2%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	4	0.0%	4.5%
Multiracial	0	3	0.0%	3.4%

Buckhorn, Kentucky has an estimated population of 95, an increase from the 89 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.1% White, 10.5% Black, 7.4% Native American/Other, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Buckhorn, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Buckhorn has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Buckhorn, that probability was 20.8% in 2020 and 30.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Buckhorn is ranked the 522nd most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 places. 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). Buckhorn was ranked the 544th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Buckhorn's White Population

78 residents of Buckhorn, or 82.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Buckhorn is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Buckhorn ranks 324th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buckhorn's White population has declined by an estimated 1.3%. White residents' share of Buckhorn's population has decreased from 88.8% to 82.1%.

Buckhorn is more White than neighboring Oneida (81.6% White). Buckhorn is less White than neighboring Hyden (94.2% White), Jackson (96.9% White), Booneville (93.6% White), and Combs (100% White).

Buckhorn's Black Population

10 residents of Buckhorn, or 10.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Buckhorn is slightly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Buckhorn ranks 318th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buckhorn's Black population has grown by an estimated 900.0%. Black residents' share of Buckhorn's population has increased from 1.1% to 10.5%.

Buckhorn is more Black than neighboring Oneida (0% Black), Hyden (0% Black), Jackson (0.7% Black), Booneville (0% Black), and Combs (0% Black).

Buckhorn's Asian Population

0 residents of Buckhorn, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Buckhorn is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Buckhorn ranks 388th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buckhorn's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Buckhorn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Buckhorn is less Asian than neighboring Oneida (18.4% Asian), Hyden (3.1% Asian), and Booneville (3.7% Asian).

Buckhorn's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Buckhorn, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Buckhorn is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Buckhorn ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buckhorn's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Buckhorn's population has decreased from 4.5% to 0.0%.

Buckhorn is less Hispanic than neighboring Hyden (2.8% Hispanic), Jackson (0.7% Hispanic), and Booneville (1.6% Hispanic).

Buckhorn's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Buckhorn, or 7.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Buckhorn is higher than in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Buckhorn ranks 8th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buckhorn's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 250.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Buckhorn's population has increased from 2.2% to 7.4%.

Buckhorn is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oneida (0% Native American/Other), Hyden (0% Native American/Other), Jackson (0% Native American/Other), Booneville (0% Native American/Other), and Combs (0% Native American/Other).

Buckhorn's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Buckhorn, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Buckhorn is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Buckhorn ranks 331st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buckhorn's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Buckhorn's population has decreased from 3.4% to 0.0%.

Buckhorn is less Multiracial than neighboring Jackson (1.6% Multiracial), and Booneville (1.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.