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Buena

Washington · 791 residents · 0.869 sq mi
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Buena has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,953. Population has grown 17% since 2023. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 17.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 20.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 17.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
44% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

791
+17%since 2023
from 674 in 2023
2010 – 2024
910 / sq mi
+17%since 2023
from 776 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
17.2
+8%since 2023
from 15.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
4287731K1K2K201020202024Buena
2024791
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,953
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$16,439
−6%since 2023
from $17,542 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
−15.0 ptssince 2023
from 45.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
20.2%
−23.4 ptssince 2023
from 43.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.448
+6%since 2023
from 0.421 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing37.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction37.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information25.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$237,000
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$924
US average: $1,442
44.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.3% in 2023
55.6% rent
3.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
65.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 56.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
26.9%
−25.2 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
5.6
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic54.7%(369)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino42.1%(284)
Asian3.1%(21)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score65.2%(440)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.5%(352)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino52.7%(417)
Asian2.8%(22)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score65.4%(517)
65
Unchangedsince 2023
from 65 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
55.5%
−25.2 ptssince 2023
from 80.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.1 min
+10%since 2023
from 20.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
89.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 87.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
10.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
64.8%
−13.8 ptssince 2023
from 78.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
10.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

43.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 45.4% in 2023
56.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 54.6% in 2023
18.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
16.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
59.4%
−14.7 ptssince 2023
from 74.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
48.2%
−11.1 ptssince 2023
from 59.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
48.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2023
from 37.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buena, Washington?

Buena, Washington has about 791 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buena, Washington?

The typical household in Buena, Washington earns about $41,953 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buena, Washington expensive?

In Buena, Washington, the median home is worth about $237,000, and the typical rent is about $924 a month.

How educated are people in Buena, Washington?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Buena, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buena, Washington?

About 20.2% of people in Buena, Washington 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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