Buena borough is located in Atlantic County New Jersey. Buena borough has a 2024 population of 4,475. Buena borough is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually and its population has decreased by -0.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,508 in 2020.
The average household income in Buena borough is $109,033 with a poverty rate of 4.68%. The median age in Buena borough is 33.4 years: 36.1 years for males, and 31.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buena borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,237 | 71.87% |
| Two or more races | 506 | 11.23% |
| Asian | 395 | 8.77% |
| Other race | 183 | 4.06% |
| Black or African American | 178 | 3.95% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,551 | 2.88 | 63.9 | 36.1 |
| Married | 832 | 3.62 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Non Family | 402 | 1.11 | 38.8 | 61.2 |
| Female | 225 | 3.08 | 60 | 40 |
| Male | 92 | 3.49 | 35.9 | 64.1 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.88
Average Household Size
63.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 206 | 7.45% |
| Associates Degree | 121 | 4.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 481 | 17.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 162 | 5.86% |
| High School Graduate | 993 | 35.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 161 | 5.82% |
| Some College | 641 | 23.18% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,710 | 1,592 | 450 |
| Hispanic | 669 | 482 | 99 |
| 2+ Races | 249 | 212 | 37 |
| Asian | 187 | 148 | 46 |
| Black | 178 | 172 | 44 |
| Other Race | 116 | 62 | 0 |
| Islander | 5 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 96.63%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.32%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,984 | $52,011 | $76,594 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,409 | $115,250 | $73,869 |
| High School Graduate | $48,750 | $54,909 | $29,661 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,652 | $29,408 | $38,813 |
| Overall | $53,807 | $60,000 | $39,279 |
| Some College | $54,643 | $79,375 | $33,913 |
$53,807
Average Earnings
$60,000
Average Male
$39,279
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.74% of Buena borough residents speak only English, while 34.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,564 | 134 | 5.23% |
| Hispanic | 1,197 | 59 | 4.93% |
| Other | 183 | 52 | 28.42% |
| Multiple | 468 | 23 | 4.91% |
4.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.27%
Male Poverty Rate
5.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buena borough is Other, with 28.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buena borough is Multiple, with 4.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.81% |
| High School | 5.44% |
| Some College | 3.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 19.57% |
| Female Employed | 2.24% |
| Male Employed | 1.26% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $101,250 | $127,211 |
| Households | $85,916 | $109,033 |
| Married Families | $135,104 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,565 | $48,452 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.9%
Male Marriage Rate
45.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
111
Number of Veterans
111
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 45 |
| Korea | 25 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 42 |
| 55 to 64 | 30 |
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 99 | 4.06% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 3.36% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 1.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.4%
Labor Force Participation
64.5%
Employment Rate
7.9%
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
67.16%
Born in Buena borough
85.79%
Native Born
14.21%
Foreign Born
4.31%
Non Citizen
9.9%
Naturalized
85.79% of Buena borough residents were born in the United States, with 67.16% having been born in New Jersey. 4.31% 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 | 4,405 | -14 | -0.32% |
| 2028 | 4,419 | -14 | -0.32% |
| 2027 | 4,433 | -14 | -0.31% |
| 2026 | 4,447 | -14 | -0.31% |
| 2025 | 4,461 | -14 | -0.31% |
| 2024 | 4,475 | -14 | -0.31% |
| 2023 | 4,489 | -14 | -0.31% |
| 2022 | 4,503 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2021 | 4,502 | -6 | -0.13% |
| 2020 | 4,508 | 227 | 5.3% |
| 2019 | 4,281 | -42 | -0.97% |
| 2018 | 4,323 | -34 | -0.78% |
| 2017 | 4,357 | -40 | -0.91% |
| 2016 | 4,397 | -70 | -1.57% |
| 2015 | 4,467 | -42 | -0.93% |
| 2014 | 4,509 | -39 | -0.86% |
| 2013 | 4,548 | -28 | -0.61% |
| 2012 | 4,576 | -13 | -0.28% |
| 2011 | 4,589 | -15 | -0.33% |
| 2010 | 4,604 | 0 | 0% |