This was 0.7 percent lower than the state average of 33.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 5,640.
85.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Buckner for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 605 | 14.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 585 | 14 |
| GED or alternative credential | 437 | 10.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 367 | 8.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 809 | 19.4 |
| Associate's degree | 236 | 5.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 592 | 14.2 |
| Master's degree | 476 | 11.4 |
| Professional school degree | 26 | 0.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 46 | 1.1 |
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