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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Buena Park

California · 78,282 residents · 10.527 sq mi
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Buena Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,336. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $197,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

78,282
+14%since 1990
from 68,784 in 1990
1990 – 2025
7,436 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 6,534 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.0
+4%since 1990
from 30.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
67K72K76K81K86K1990201020202024Buena Park
202483K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,336
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,435 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,031
+19%since 1990
from $15,176 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.3%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$197,300
−27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $204,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$841
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $727 in 1990
US average: $602
57.1%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 56.2% in 1990
42.9% rent
3.9
−20%since 1990
from 4.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

19.7%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.8%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 76.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.1%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.5 min
−15%since 1990
from 24.0 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 Buena Park, California?

Buena Park, California has about 78,282 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Buena Park, California earns about $50,336 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 $197,300, and the typical rent is about $841 a month.

How educated are people in Buena Park, California?

About 19.7% 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 11.3% of people in Buena Park, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buena Park, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Buena Park, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,498 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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