Buckshot, Arizona Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Buckshot, Arizona had a total population of 45, the 421st largest community in Arizona. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 7.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Buckshot Quick Facts
How Buckshot Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12 | 45 | +275.0% |
How Buckshot Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 62 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Buckshot Rankings in Arizona
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Other Cities in Yuma County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuma | 100,139 | $65,482 | 15.5% | $230,000 |
| San Luis | 37,337 | $59,400 | 18.1% | $224,900 |
| Fortuna Foothills | 28,896 | $60,474 | 12.1% | $199,200 |
| Somerton | 14,574 | $74,015 | 13.9% | $232,600 |
| Avenue B and C | 4,001 | $44,240 | 19.8% | $14,700 |
| Wellton | 2,527 | $58,470 | 8.2% | $55,600 |
| Rancho Mesa Verde | 759 | N/A | 0.0% | $186,100 |
| Donovan Estates | 507 | $38,542 | 8.3% | $152,900 |
| Gadsden | 493 | $43,535 | 34.9% | $155,800 |
| Yuma Proving Ground | 468 | $72,712 | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Buckshot
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Creek | 45 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Sunwest | 45 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Mojave Ranch Estates | 46 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Oxbow Estates | 44 | N/A | $645,800 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Oak Springs | 47 | $57,917 | $45,000 | 8.3% | 6.4% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 45, Buckshot's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Buckshot is a small community located in Arizona, within Yuma County. The total population is 45. It ranks as the 421st most populous out of 441 Census-designated places in Arizona.
Age Demographics
The median age in Buckshot is 70.6 years. This is 81% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 4.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Buckshot. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Buckshot, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 48% higher than the state average of 67.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Buckshot is Hispanic or Latino, making up 77.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 17.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (17.8%) is well below the state average of 52.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (77.8% vs 31.4%).
Education
7.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 77% lower than the state rate of 33.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 66.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Buckshot, Arizona is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arizona state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 441 Census-designated places in Arizona. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Buckshot, Arizona?
Buckshot, Arizona has a population of 45 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Buckshot, AZ?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Buckshot — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Buckshot, AZ?
The ACS sample for Buckshot recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Buckshot, Arizona?
Buckshot's population is 17.8% White, 0.0% Black, 77.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Buckshot, AZ?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Buckshot — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Buckshot, Arizona?
7.7% of adults (25+) in Buckshot hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.