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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Buellton

California · 3,828 residents · 1.582 sq mi
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Buellton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,490. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $235,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,828
+9%since 1990
from 3,506 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,420 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 2,216 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.8
+8%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Buellton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,490
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,757 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,907
+35%since 1990
from $15,521 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.8%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$235,300
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $223,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$725
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $667 in 1990
US average: $602
73.6%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 71.4% in 1990
26.4% rent
4.9
−14%since 1990
from 5.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(2,924)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino19%(666)
Asian1.7%(59)
Diversity Score58.5%(2,051)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(2,670)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino25.7%(985)
Asian1.1%(42)
Diversity Score51.4%(1,967)
51
−12%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.8%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 19.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.6%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 79.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.0%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.3 min
−37%since 1990
from 27.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buellton, California?

Buellton, California has about 3,828 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Buellton, California?

The typical household in Buellton, California earns about $48,490 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buellton, California expensive?

In Buellton, California, the median home is worth about $235,300, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Buellton, California?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Buellton, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buellton, California?

About 8.8% of people in Buellton, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buellton, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Buellton, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 322 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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