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Buena

New Jersey · 4,501 residents · 7.573 sq mi
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Buena has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,914. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $188,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. Households here earn about 27% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,501
+16%since 2000
from 3,873 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
594 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 511 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+11%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Buena
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,914
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,679 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,726
+102%since 2000
from $16,717 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$188,500
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $639 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
40.7% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+11%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(2,572)
Black7.1%(274)
Hispanic / Latino23.7%(916)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.1%(2,289)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.7%(2,507)
Black7.1%(319)
Hispanic / Latino32.2%(1,449)
Asian1.8%(79)
Other3.2%(146)
Diversity Score72.4%(3,261)
Diversity Score
72
+23%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+27.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+53%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.2%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
11.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buena, New Jersey?

Buena, New Jersey has about 4,501 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buena, New Jersey?

The typical household in Buena, New Jersey earns about $61,914 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buena, New Jersey expensive?

In Buena, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $188,500, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Buena, New Jersey?

About 21.4% of adults age 25 and over in Buena, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buena, New Jersey?

About 5.7% of people in Buena, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buena, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Buena, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 60 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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