Buellton, CA Demographics

A map of Buellton's Population by Race

Buellton, California has an estimated population of 5,074, a slight decrease from the 5,161 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.9% White, 26.1% Hispanic, 5.0% Multiracial, 1.6% Asian, 0.9% Black, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Buellton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Buellton has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Buellton, that probability was 54.5% in 2020 and 49.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Buellton is ranked the 656th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Buellton was ranked the 650th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Buellton's White Population

3,343 residents of Buellton, or 65.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Buellton is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Buellton ranks 789th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buellton's White population has grown by an estimated 10.0%. White residents' share of Buellton's population has increased from 58.9% to 65.9%.

Buellton is more White than neighboring Solvang (61.1% White). Buellton is less White than neighboring Ballard (81.3% White), Los Olivos (84.2% White), Santa Ynez (75.9% White), and Los Alamos (94.7% White).

Buellton's Black Population

48 residents of Buellton, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Buellton is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Buellton ranks 1000th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buellton's Black population has grown by an estimated 60.0%. Black residents' share of Buellton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Buellton is more Black than neighboring Ballard (0% Black), Los Olivos (0.7% Black), Santa Ynez (0.3% Black), and Los Alamos (0% Black). Buellton is less Black than neighboring Solvang (2.7% Black).

Buellton's Asian Population

81 residents of Buellton, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Buellton is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Buellton ranks 784th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buellton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 29.6%. Asian residents' share of Buellton's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.6%.

Buellton is more Asian than neighboring Santa Ynez (1% Asian), and Los Alamos (0.9% Asian). Buellton is less Asian than neighboring Solvang (2.9% Asian), Ballard (4.1% Asian), and Los Olivos (2.4% Asian).

Buellton's Hispanic Population

1,325 residents of Buellton, or 26.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Buellton is considerably lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Buellton ranks 598th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buellton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 20.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Buellton's population has decreased from 32.5% to 26.1%.

Buellton is more Hispanic than neighboring Solvang (25.4% Hispanic), Ballard (7.6% Hispanic), Los Olivos (6.9% Hispanic), Santa Ynez (19.8% Hispanic), and Los Alamos (4.4% Hispanic).

Buellton's Native American/Other Population

21 residents of Buellton, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Buellton is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Buellton ranks 748th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buellton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 68.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Buellton's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.4%.

Buellton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Los Olivos (0% Native American/Other), Santa Ynez (0% Native American/Other), and Los Alamos (0% Native American/Other). Buellton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Solvang (1.5% Native American/Other), and Ballard (0.8% Native American/Other).

Buellton's Multiracial Population

256 residents of Buellton, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Buellton is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Buellton ranks 843rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buellton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 9.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Buellton's population has increased from 4.5% to 5.0%.

Buellton is more Multiracial than neighboring Santa Ynez (3% Multiracial), and Los Alamos (0% Multiracial). Buellton is less Multiracial than neighboring Solvang (6.4% Multiracial), Ballard (6.1% Multiracial), and Los Olivos (5.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.