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Buellton

California · 4,828 residents · 1.582 sq mi
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Buellton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,988. Population has grown 26% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $561,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,828
+26%since 2000
from 3,828 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,052 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 2,420 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.1
+3%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Buellton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,988
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,490 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,142
+30%since 2000
from $20,907 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
46.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$561,100
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $235,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,313
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $725 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.8%
−22.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.8
+81%since 2000
from 4.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(2,670)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino25.7%(985)
Asian1.1%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.4%(1,967)
2010
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(3,034)
Black0.7%(33)
Hispanic / Latino30.1%(1,451)
Asian2.7%(132)
Other4.3%(210)
Diversity Score64.8%(3,129)
Diversity Score
65
+26%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+34%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.2%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
25.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buellton, California?

Buellton, California has about 4,828 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buellton, California?

The typical household in Buellton, California earns about $63,988 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 $561,100, and the typical rent is about $1,313 a month.

How educated are people in Buellton, California?

About 19.0% 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 7.3% 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 1,322 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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

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