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Buena Park

California · 84,034 residents · 10.527 sq mi
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Buena Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,680. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $608,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 105%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
84,034
+7%since 2000
from 78,282 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,983 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 7,436 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+18%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
67K72K76K81K86K1990201020202024Buena Park
202483K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,680
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,336 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,914
+71%since 2000
from $18,031 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.1%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$608,800
+105%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $197,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,723
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $841 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
45.6% rent
Afford Score
7.2
+83%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic19.4%(16,331)
Black3%(2,504)
Hispanic / Latino40.9%(34,330)
Asian32.7%(27,499)
Other3.2%(2,697)
Diversity Score85.2%(71,561)
Diversity Score
85
+1%since 2000
from 84 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+48%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.7%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
36.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−72.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buena Park, California?

Buena Park, California has about 84,034 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Buena Park, California earns about $84,680 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 $608,800, and the typical rent is about $1,723 a month.

How educated are people in Buena Park, California?

About 30.5% 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 10.3% 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 15,250 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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