Buckhorn, PA Demographics

A map of Buckhorn's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	612	309	94.7%	93.1%
Multiracial	22	6	3.4%	1.8%
Asian	12	6	1.9%	1.8%
Black	0	7	0.0%	2.1%
Hispanic	0	3	0.0%	0.9%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	0.3%

Buckhorn, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 646, a dramatic increase from the 332 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.7% White, 3.4% Multiracial, 1.9% Asian, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania 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 13.3% in 2020 and 10.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Buckhorn is ranked the 1232nd most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 1508th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Buckhorn's White Population

612 residents of Buckhorn, or 94.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Buckhorn is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Buckhorn ranks 698th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buckhorn's White population has grown by an estimated 98.1%. White residents' share of Buckhorn's population has increased from 93.1% to 94.7%.

Buckhorn is more White than neighboring Fernville (84.6% White), Bloomsburg (84.2% White), and Catawissa (88.2% White). Buckhorn is less White than neighboring Rupert (100% White), and Eyers Grove (100% White).

Buckhorn's Black Population

0 residents of Buckhorn, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Buckhorn is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Buckhorn ranks 610th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buckhorn's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Buckhorn's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.0%.

Buckhorn is less Black than neighboring Bloomsburg (3.3% Black), and Catawissa (0.8% Black).

Buckhorn's Asian Population

12 residents of Buckhorn, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Buckhorn is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Buckhorn ranks 371st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buckhorn's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Buckhorn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Buckhorn is more Asian than neighboring Fernville (0% Asian), Bloomsburg (1% Asian), Rupert (0% Asian), Catawissa (0.5% Asian), and Eyers Grove (0% 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 lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Buckhorn ranks 1517th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 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 0.9% to 0.0%.

Buckhorn is less Hispanic than neighboring Fernville (10.1% Hispanic), Bloomsburg (8.6% Hispanic), and Catawissa (9.5% Hispanic).

Buckhorn's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Buckhorn, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Buckhorn is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Buckhorn ranks 1078th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buckhorn's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Buckhorn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Buckhorn is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bloomsburg (0.9% Native American/Other).

Buckhorn's Multiracial Population

22 residents of Buckhorn, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Buckhorn is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Buckhorn ranks 1617th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buckhorn's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 266.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Buckhorn's population has increased from 1.8% to 3.4%.

Buckhorn is more Multiracial than neighboring Bloomsburg (2.1% Multiracial), Rupert (0% Multiracial), Catawissa (1% Multiracial), and Eyers Grove (0% Multiracial). Buckhorn is less Multiracial than neighboring Fernville (5.3% 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.