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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Buena Park

California · 68,784 residents · 10.527 sq mi
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Buena Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $41,435. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $204,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

68,784
−12%vs 2000
vs 78,282 in 2000
1990 – 2025
6,534 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 7,436 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.8
−4%vs 2000
vs 32.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
67K72K76K81K86K1990201020202024Buena Park
202483K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,435
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,336 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,176
−16%vs 2000
vs $18,031 in 2000
US average: $14,340
8.0%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$204,000
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $197,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$727
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $841 in 2000
US average: $450
56.2%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.1% in 2000
43.8% rent
4.9
+26%vs 2000
vs 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.2%(29,885)
Black3.6%(2,826)
Hispanic / Latino33.5%(26,221)
Asian20.9%(16,338)
Other0%
Diversity Score84.1%(65,804)
1990
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(48,922)
Black2.4%(1,633)
Hispanic / Latino24%(16,480)
Asian14.6%(10,026)
Other11.9%(8,203)
Diversity Score76.2%(52,446)
76
−9%vs 2000
vs 84 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.9%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.7%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.6%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.0 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buena Park, California?

Buena Park, California has about 68,784 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Buena Park, California?

The typical household in Buena Park, California earns about $41,435 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buena Park, California expensive?

In Buena Park, California, the median home is worth about $204,000, and the typical rent is about $727 a month.

How educated are people in Buena Park, California?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Buena Park, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buena Park, California?

About 8.0% of people in Buena Park, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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