Buena Park, CA
Full City Profile · California · Orange County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
83,052
Population
7,887/sq mi density
$108,187
Median Income
$38,689 per capita
$771,900
Home Value
$931,550 Zillow
$2,112
Median Rent
30.4% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
251
Violent Crime/100K
2,418 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$108,187 median income, 5.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$771,900 home value, $2,112/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
251 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
83,052
Census 2023
Population Density
7,887
per square mile
Land Area
10.6
square miles (27.3 km²)
Median Age
37.4 yrs
4% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 33.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 42.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 32.1% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
33.3%
Black
2.2%
Hispanic
42.5%
Asian
32.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 47.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 51.5% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
47.3%
Spanish
51.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
35.5%
Veterans
3.3%
45% below US avg (6%)
Disability
10.0%
23% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
92.1%
1% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
7.9%
8% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.468
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 83,052 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 7,887 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 10.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 37.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.2% |
| Female | 49.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 33.3% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.5% |
| Asian | 32.1% |
Language
| English Only | 47.3% |
| Spanish | 51.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 35.5% |
| Veterans | 3.3% |
| Disability | 10.0% |
| Health Insurance | 92.1% |
| Uninsured | 7.9% |
| Broadband Access | 95.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.468 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |