City

Buckatunna, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  Mississippi

👥2,168Population
💰$27,667Median HH Income▼ 64% below avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$58,300Median Home Value▼ 79% below avg
🎓10.5%College Grads▼ 73% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.4%Black: 40.5%Other: 1.2%Race
White58.4%
Black40.5%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
33%
18–24
2%
25–44
19%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty29.9% ▲ 199% above avg
College Grads10.5% ▼ 73% below avg
No HS Diploma29 (2.6%)
HS Graduate562 (49.8%)
Some College296 (26.2%)
Associates123 (10.9%)
Bachelors38 (3.4%)
Graduate Degree81 (7.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 49.8%Some College: 26.2%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 3.4%Graduate: 7.2%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad49.8%
Some College26.2%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors3.4%
Graduate7.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.2%Renter: 9.8%Tenure
Owner90.2%
Renter9.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
51%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$27,667 ▼ 64% below avg
Median Home Value$58,300 ▼ 79% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,020
Vacant Units162

Income Distribution

Under $25k
49%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
32%
2000+
54%
About Buckatunna, MS

Buckatunna is a city in Mississippi, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,168 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Buckatunna is a lower-income community. The median household income of $27,667 is well below the national average. Approximately 29.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Buckatunna is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $58,300, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 90.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buckatunna is less-educated. 10.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (58.35%).

Buckatunna, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi.

ZIP Codes in Buckatunna
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39322 2,168 $27,667 $58,300 0.0% 10.5% 90.2%