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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Buellton

California · 3,828 residents · 1.582 sq mi
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The short version

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

Total population
3,828
+9%since 1990
from 3,506 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.8
+8%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Buellton
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.7%(256)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.9%(302)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.2%(315)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.4%(246)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 244.6%(175)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.4%(437)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4418.2%(695)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5413.8%(530)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 649.2%(351)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 747.2%(276)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 844.7%(181)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.7%(64)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

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

Housing

Median home value
$235,300
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $223,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $667 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.6%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 71.4% in 1990
26.4% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(2,924)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino19%(666)
Asian1.7%(59)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(2,670)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino25.7%(985)
Asian1.1%(42)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican20%(1,014)
Salvadoran2.4%(121)
Chilean1%(49)
Cuban0.5%(27)
Honduran0.5%(26)
Peruvian0.3%(14)
Dominican0.3%(13)
Asian origin
Filipino0.9%(48)
Vietnamese0.5%(24)
Japanese0.5%(23)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.1%(7)
Ancestry
German20.7%(1,051)
Irish14.4%(733)
English12.4%(630)
Italian6.9%(349)
Scottish4.3%(220)
Swedish3.8%(192)
American2.1%(109)
Polish1.9%(97)
British1.9%(95)
French1.7%(88)
Danish1.4%(72)
Swiss1.4%(70)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Russian1.3%(68)
Portuguese1.1%(58)
Norwegian1%(50)
Brazilian0.8%(40)
Turkish0.8%(40)
Finnish0.7%(36)
Dutch0.5%(26)
Romanian0.5%(23)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(22)
Slovak0.4%(19)
Lithuanian0.2%(10)
Armenian0.2%(8)
Belgian0.1%(7)
Greek0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married22.4%(320)
Married64.2%(917)
Widowed4.3%(62)
Divorced9.1%(130)
Women 15+
Never married16.9%(254)
Married58.4%(878)
Widowed10.8%(163)
Divorced13.9%(209)
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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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