Buena Park, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Buena Park, California is 83,052 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 103rd-largest city in California. The median household income is $108,187, the median home value is $771,900, and the median age is 37.4.
The population has grown 2.3% since 2010 (80,792 → 82,611).
83,052
Population
7889
People / sq mi
$108,187
Median Income
$771,900
Median Home Value
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Buena Park covers 10.5 sq mi of land at 7889 people per square mile.
About Buena Park, CA
Buena Park stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US cities, at roughly 7,889 people per square mile. With 83,052 residents, Buena Park is a city in California.
Households take in a median $108,187, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. About 5.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $771,900, with typical rent around $2,112.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 32.1% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Around 9.8% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Buena Park: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Buena Park city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Buena Park city had a population of 80,792 in 2010 and 82,611 in 2024, a 2.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 83,870 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.16%.
82,611
Population (2024)
80,792
Population (2010)
83,870
Peak (2020)
0.16%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 80,792 |
| 2011 | 81,553 |
| 2012 | 82,045 |
| 2013 | 82,717 |
| 2014 | 82,621 |
| 2015 | 82,770 |
| 2016 | 82,988 |
| 2017 | 82,619 |
| 2018 | 82,187 |
| 2019 | 81,788 |
| 2020 | 83,870 |
| 2021 | 83,023 |
| 2022 | 82,606 |
| 2023 | 82,394 |
| 2024 | 82,611 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 33.3% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$108,187
Median Household Income
$38,689
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$771,900
Median Home Value
$2,112
Median Rent
56.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
84.9%
High School+
32.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.4%
Drive Alone
74.8%
Public Transit
9.8%
Work From Home
29.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
7.9%
Foreign Born
47.3%
Non-English at Home
3.3%
Veterans
10.0%
With Disability
92.1%
Health Insurance
97.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.4% |
| Manufacturing | 10.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.5% |
| Information | 6.4% |
| Construction | 6.3% |
| Retail Trade | 6.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.1% |
| Public Administration | 3.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Buena Park, California has a population of 83,052 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 103rd-largest city in California.
The median household income in Buena Park, California is $108,187, with 5.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Buena Park, California is $771,900, with median monthly rent at $2,112 and a homeownership rate of 56.1%.
The median age in Buena Park, California is 37.4 years. The population is 50.2% male and 49.8% female.
The population has grown 2.3% since 2010 (80,792 → 82,611).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.