Buena Park, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Buena Park | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 81,946 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 7765.8 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.28% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.9 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 25,380 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Buena Park grew by 1.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 84,327 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Buena Park has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Buena Park | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $103,668 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.40% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Buena Park is about 7% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Buena Park | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $698,830 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,099 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 51.6% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Buena Park is about 27.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,099 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Buena Park spend about 54 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 225 hours, about 9.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Buena Park | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 27.0 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 53.9 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 225 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,968 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 9.4% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 36,183 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,395 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Buena Park is 27 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Buena Park has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Buena Park | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.3% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.28 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Buena Park has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Buena Park | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.5 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.7% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.8% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Buena Park, California.
What is the population of Buena Park, California?
The population of Buena Park, California is 81,946, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Buena Park, California?
The population density of Buena Park, California is 7765.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Buena Park, California?
The median household income in Buena Park, California is $103,668, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Buena Park, California?
The median home price in Buena Park, California is $698,830, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Buena Park, California?
The unemployment rate in Buena Park, California is 5.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.