Bucklin is a city in Ford County, Kansas, United States.

[6] The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

[7] The 2020 United States census counted 727 people, 284 households, and 188 families in Bucklin.

There were 344 housing units at an average density of 598.3 per square mile (231.0/km2).

28.2% of households consisted of individuals and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 340 housing units at an average density of 607.1 per square mile (234.4/km2).

25.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 339 housing units at an average density of 632.0 per square mile (244.0/km2).

29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The community is served by Bucklin USD 459 public school district.

[21] The Bucklin Red Aces won the following Kansas State High School championships: