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Buellton

California · 5,161 residents · 1.582 sq mi
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Buellton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,694. Population has grown 35% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $580,100. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 34% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,161
+35%since 2000
from 3,828 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,262 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 2,420 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+8%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Buellton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,694
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,490 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,962
+110%since 2000
from $20,907 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$580,100
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $235,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,778
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $725 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
31.5% rent
Afford Score
5.5
+13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.9%(3,040)
Black0.6%(30)
Hispanic / Latino32.5%(1,676)
Asian2.2%(115)
Other1.9%(98)
Diversity Score63.6%(3,284)
Diversity Score
64
+24%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.1%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+57%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 77.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.7%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
16.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buellton, California?

Buellton, California has about 5,161 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buellton, California?

The typical household in Buellton, California earns about $105,694 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 $580,100, and the typical rent is about $1,778 a month.

How educated are people in Buellton, California?

About 42.1% 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 1.8% 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 1,655 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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