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Buena

Washington · 1,048 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 $33,349. Population has declined 3% since 2019. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $116,000. At a median age of 25.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 57% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 25.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

1,048
−3%since 2019
from 1,084 in 2019
2010 – 2024
1,206 / sq mi
−3%since 2019
from 1,247 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
25.7
+32%since 2019
from 19.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
4287731K1K2K201020202024Buena
2024791
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,349
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $34,619 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$16,016
+61%since 2019
from $9,954 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
37.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2019
from 25.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing44.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction44.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services13.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$116,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $110,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
53.2%
−20.9 ptssince 2019
from 74.1% in 2019
46.8% rent
3.5
+9%since 2019
from 3.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic13.9%(151)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino85.7%(929)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(4)
Diversity Score30.8%(333)
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.3%(108)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino85.6%(897)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.7%(7)
Diversity Score25.8%(271)
26
−16%since 2019
from 31 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
49.9%
+25.9 ptssince 2019
from 24.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
−9%since 2019
from 23.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
99.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2019
from 86.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
67.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 70.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
21.4%
+17.0 ptssince 2019
from 4.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

53.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 48.6% in 2019
46.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 51.4% in 2019
19.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2019
from 25.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
24.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2019
from 13.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buena, Washington?

Buena, Washington has about 1,048 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buena, Washington?

The typical household in Buena, Washington earns about $33,349 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 $116,000.

How educated are people in Buena, Washington?

About 4.7% 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 37.2% 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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