State
County
Land Area (mi²)
10.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
7,699.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.49%
Growth Since 2010
0.57%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Buena Park, California Population 2021
80,990
Buena Park is a city located in Orange County California. With a 2020 population of 80,990, it is the 106th largest city in California and the 436th largest city in the United States . Buena Park is currently declining at a rate of -0.49% annually but its population has increased by 0.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 80,530 in 2010. Buena Park reached it's highest population of 82,988 in 2016. Spanning over 11 miles, Buena Park has a population density of 7,699 people per square mile.
The average household income in Buena Park is $97,539 with a poverty rate of 12.35%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,662 per month, and the median house value is $579,100. The median age in Buena Park is 36.8 years, 34.7 years for males, and 39.2 years for females.
Buena Park Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buena Park was:
- White: 48.43%
- Asian: 32.40%
- Other race: 10.37%
- Two or more races: 4.08%
- Black or African American: 2.88%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1.01%
- Native American: 0.83%
The current population of Buena Park, California is 80,990 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 82,187.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 80,530.
Buena Park, California Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,949 | 48.43% |
| Asian | 26,729 | 32.40% |
| Some Other Race | 8,551 | 10.37% |
| Two or More Races | 3,363 | 4.08% |
| Black or African American | 2,376 | 2.88% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 835 | 1.01% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 686 | 0.83% |
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Buena Park Population by Race
Buena Park Population Pyramid $2021
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Buena Park Population by Age
Buena Park Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 23,680 | 3.45 | 57.4 |
| Married | 14,050 | 3.91 | 66.6 |
| Non Family | 4,286 | 1.43 | 54 |
| Female | 3,818 | 3.83 | 36 |
| Male | 1,526 | 3.91 | 35.7 |
3.71
Average Family Size
3.45
Average Household Size
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Buena Park Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,860 | 8.67% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,082 | 7.28% |
| High School Graduate | 12,261 | 21.87% |
| Some College | 12,666 | 22.59% |
| Associates Degree | 5,095 | 9.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12,752 | 22.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,358 | 7.77% |
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Buena Park Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Buena Park Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 20,189 | 19,088 | 10,629 |
| Hispanic | 18,258 | 11,556 | 2,085 |
| White | 14,536 | 13,580 | 3,614 |
| Other Race | 5,035 | 2,802 | 383 |
| 2+ Races | 1,567 | 1,351 | 594 |
| Black | 1,553 | 1,461 | 338 |
| Islander | 488 | 488 | 30 |
| Native American | 456 | 380 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 52.65%.
Buena Park Educational Attainment by Race
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$37,952
Average Earnings
$41,574
Average Male
$34,007
Average Female
Buena Park Earnings by Educational Attainment
Buena Park Language by Age
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Buena Park Language
43.56% of Buena Park residents speak only English, while 56.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.28% of the population.
Buena Park Language
Buena Park Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 30,969 | 4,201 | 13.57% |
| Asian | 26,557 | 2,504 | 9.43% |
| White | 19,354 | 2,225 | 11.50% |
| Other | 8,488 | 1,349 | 15.89% |
| Islander | 779 | 578 | 74.20% |
| Black | 2,369 | 385 | 16.25% |
| Native | 686 | 349 | 50.87% |
| Multiple | 3,363 | 260 | 7.73% |
12.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.04%
Male Poverty Rate
12.65%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Buena Park
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buena Park is Islander, with 74.20% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buena Park is Multiple, with 7.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.08%.
Buena Park Poverty
Buena Park Poverty Rate by Education
Buena Park Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
49.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.2%
Male Marriage Rate
48.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Buena Park Married by Age and Sex
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Buena Park Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Buena Park Marital Status by Race
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Buena Park Marital Status
Buena Park Veterans by War
Buena Park Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,925 | 6.19% |
| Hispanic | 953 | 4.29% |
| Asian | 407 | 1.86% |
| Black | 130 | 6.91% |
| Other Race | 127 | 1.99% |
| 2+ Races | 89 | 4.65% |
| Native American | 23 | 4.91% |
| Islander | 13 | 2.23% |
Buena Park Veterans by Race
Buena Park Veterans by Education
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5.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
Buena Park Veterans by Education
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66.2%
Labor Force Participation
62.7%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
Buena Park Employment by Age
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Buena Park Employment by Race
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Buena Park Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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62.70%
Native Born
37.30%
Foreign Born
16.68%
Non Citizen
20.62%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
62.70% of Buena Park residents were born in the United States, with 51.66% having been born in California. 16.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Buena Park Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 80,990 | -399 | -0.49% |
| 2020 | 81,389 | -399 | -0.49% |
| 2019 | 81,788 | -399 | -0.49% |
| 2018 | 82,187 | -432 | -0.52% |
| 2017 | 82,619 | -369 | -0.44% |
| 2016 | 82,988 | 218 | 0.26% |
| 2015 | 82,770 | 149 | 0.18% |
| 2014 | 82,621 | -96 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 82,717 | 672 | 0.82% |
| 2012 | 82,045 | 492 | 0.60% |
| 2011 | 81,553 | 761 | 0.94% |
| 2010 | 80,792 | 2,510 | 0.32% |
| 2000 | 78,282 | 9,498 | 1.30% |
| 1990 | 68,784 | 4,619 | 0.70% |
| 1980 | 64,165 | 519 | 0.08% |
| 1970 | 63,646 | 17,245 | 3.21% |
| 1960 | 46,401 | 40,918 | 23.81% |
| 1950 | 5,483 | 2,983 | 8.17% |
| 1940 | 2,500 | 0.00% |