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CITY · 2010 ACS

Buena

Washington · 990 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 $16,607. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2011. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $183,600. At a median age of 22.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 71% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 22.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
990
+54%vs 2011
vs 641 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Median age
22.4
−11%vs 2011
vs 25.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
4287731K1K2K201020202024Buena
2024791
201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 512.7%(126)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 912.4%(123)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 149.3%(92)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 1911.7%(116)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 247.3%(72)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3416.1%(159)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4410.9%(108)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 549%(89)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 645.1%(50)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 743.4%(34)
US avg: 7%
75 to 841.5%(15)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over0.6%(6)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,607
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $8,558 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$6,241
+26%vs 2011
vs $4,949 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
59.5%
−19.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
+1%vs 2011
vs 0.465 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing60.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction60.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade17%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $179,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $689 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.2%
−11.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.0% in 2011
54.0% rent
Vacancy rate
21.6%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
75.3%
−24.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.5%
−29.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
11.1
−47%vs 2011
vs 20.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic12.8%(82)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino86.3%(553)
Asian0.9%(6)
Other0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic13.8%(137)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino81.3%(805)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican86.8%(482)
Ancestry
German18.4%(102)
English6.8%(38)
Dutch3.2%(18)
Swedish3.2%(18)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Dutch population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
33.8%
+5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
82.0%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.0%
−4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.3%
+5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
5.3%
+5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.5% in 2011
Female
45.9%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.5% in 2011
Foreign born
30.3%
+6.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married29.9%(73)
Married58.6%(143)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced11.5%(28)
Women 15+
Never married55.2%(132)
Married44.8%(107)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buena, Washington?

Buena, Washington has about 990 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buena, Washington?

The typical household in Buena, Washington earns about $16,607 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 $183,600, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Buena, Washington?

About 0.0% 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 59.5% of people in Buena, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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