City

Buckhorn, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Perry County  ·  Kentucky

👥361Population
🎂67.2Median Age
🎓8.3%College Grads▼ 79% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.6%Black: 3.1%Other: 4.7%Race
White80.6%
Black3.1%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
5%
45–64
24%
65+
48%

Key Indicators

Median Age67.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.61
Below Poverty41.8% ▲ 318% above avg
College Grads8.3% ▼ 79% below avg
No HS Diploma49 (16.8%)
HS Graduate75 (25.8%)
Some College78 (26.8%)
Associates65 (22.3%)
Bachelors12 (4.1%)
Graduate Degree12 (4.1%)

Education

No HS: 16.8%HS Grad: 25.8%Some College: 26.8%Associates: 22.3%Bachelors: 4.1%Graduate: 4.1%Edu
No HS16.8%
HS Grad25.8%
Some College26.8%
Associates22.3%
Bachelors4.1%
Graduate4.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.3%Renter: 25.7%Tenure
Owner74.3%
Renter25.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
55%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
7%
$300k–$500k
26%

Financials

Total Housing Units235
Vacant Units29

Income Distribution

Under $25k
62%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
9%
$100k–$150k
16%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Walked
14%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
60%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
32%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
50%
About Buckhorn, KY

Buckhorn is a city in Kentucky, located in Perry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 361 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 67.2 years.

The population of Buckhorn is less-educated. 8.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.61%).

Buckhorn, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Buckhorn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.