Buena Park is a city located in Orange County California. Buena Park has a 2024 population of 81,324. Buena Park is currently declining at a rate of -0.77% annually and its population has decreased by -3.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 83,859 in 2020.
The average household income in Buena Park is $124,195 with a poverty rate of 8.8%. The median age in Buena Park is 36.9 years: 36 years for males, and 38.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buena Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,034 | 38.34% |
| Asian | 27,342 | 32.73% |
| Other race | 10,589 | 12.68% |
| Two or more races | 10,505 | 12.57% |
| Black or African American | 1,990 | 2.38% |
| Native American | 737 | 0.88% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 345 | 0.41% |
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 24,283 | 3.4 | 56.5 | 43.5 |
| Married | 14,333 | 3.83 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
| Non Family | 4,395 | 1.52 | 50.1 | 49.9 |
| Female | 3,546 | 4 | 42.9 | 57.1 |
| Male | 2,009 | 3.37 | 31.2 | 68.8 |
3.66
Average Family Size
3.4
Average Household Size
56.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,078 | 7.13% |
| Associates Degree | 4,897 | 8.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12,746 | 22.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,306 | 9.27% |
| High School Graduate | 12,726 | 22.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,111 | 7.18% |
| Some College | 13,361 | 23.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 21,086 | 19,831 | 10,828 |
| Hispanic | 19,831 | 13,896 | 2,793 |
| White | 13,863 | 13,084 | 3,748 |
| Other Race | 6,638 | 4,361 | 575 |
| 2+ Races | 5,947 | 4,755 | 1,148 |
| Black | 1,291 | 1,153 | 367 |
| Native American | 452 | 347 | 38 |
| Islander | 257 | 226 | 49 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.38%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 51.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,871 | $63,628 | $64,279 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,906 | $96,520 | $85,118 |
| High School Graduate | $42,233 | $46,142 | $34,198 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,282 | $38,374 | $27,414 |
| Overall | $49,444 | $54,704 | $45,140 |
| Some College | $47,302 | $53,737 | $42,859 |
$49,444
Average Earnings
$54,704
Average Male
$45,140
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
48.55% of Buena Park residents speak only English, while 51.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 33,314 | 3,184 | 9.56% |
| Asian | 27,176 | 2,149 | 7.91% |
| White | 18,453 | 1,509 | 8.18% |
| Multiple | 10,460 | 1,265 | 12.09% |
| Other | 10,555 | 834 | 7.9% |
| Black | 1,957 | 272 | 13.9% |
| Islander | 345 | 44 | 12.75% |
| Native | 721 | 44 | 6.1% |
8.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.13%
Male Poverty Rate
9.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buena Park is Black, with 13.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buena Park is Native, with 6.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.57% |
| High School | 8.86% |
| Some College | 7.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 18.34% |
| Female Unemployed | 13.19% |
| Female Employed | 4.87% |
| Male Employed | 3.19% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $101,722 | $127,590 |
| Households | $101,586 | $124,195 |
| Married Families | $119,803 | $144,160 |
| Non Families | $73,237 | $85,946 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.8%
Male Marriage Rate
47.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,274
Number of Veterans
2,164
Male Veterans
110
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 726 |
| Second Gulf War | 510 |
| First Gulf War | 414 |
| Korea | 261 |
| World War II | 96 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 725 |
| 35 to 54 | 667 |
| 65 to 74 | 582 |
| 55 to 64 | 192 |
| 18 to 34 | 108 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,370 | 5.61% |
| Hispanic | 510 | 2.15% |
| Asian | 471 | 2.06% |
| Black | 165 | 11.26% |
| 2+ Races | 128 | 1.73% |
| Other Race | 98 | 1.22% |
| Native American | 28 | 4.77% |
| Islander | 14 | 4.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
54.81%
Born in Buena Park
65.19%
Native Born
34.81%
Foreign Born
12.24%
Non Citizen
22.57%
Naturalized
65.19% of Buena Park residents were born in the United States, with 54.81% having been born in California. 12.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 78,155 | -634 | -0.8% |
| 2028 | 78,789 | -634 | -0.8% |
| 2027 | 79,423 | -633 | -0.79% |
| 2026 | 80,056 | -634 | -0.79% |
| 2025 | 80,690 | -634 | -0.78% |
| 2024 | 81,324 | -634 | -0.77% |
| 2023 | 81,958 | -408 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 82,366 | -658 | -0.79% |
| 2021 | 83,024 | -835 | -1% |
| 2020 | 83,859 | 2,018 | 2.47% |
| 2019 | 81,841 | -576 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 82,417 | -447 | -0.54% |
| 2017 | 82,864 | 102 | 0.12% |
| 2016 | 82,762 | 331 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 82,431 | 120 | 0.15% |
| 2014 | 82,311 | 110 | 0.13% |
| 2013 | 82,201 | 360 | 0.44% |
| 2012 | 81,841 | 550 | 0.68% |
| 2011 | 81,291 | 737 | 0.91% |
| 2010 | 80,554 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 78,282 | 9,498 | 13.81% |
| 1990 | 68,784 | 4,619 | 7.2% |
| 1980 | 64,165 | 519 | 0.82% |
| 1970 | 63,646 | 17,245 | 37.17% |
| 1960 | 46,401 | 40,918 | 746.27% |
| 1950 | 5,483 | 2,983 | 119.32% |
| 1940 | 2,500 | -75,655 | -96.8% |