Buena, NJ Demographics

A map of Buena's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,515	2,507	55.6%	55.7%
Hispanic	1,464	1,449	32.4%	32.2%
Asian	308	79	6.8%	1.8%
Multiracial	141	133	3.1%	3.0%
Black	81	319	1.8%	7.1%
Native American/Other	11	14	0.2%	0.3%

Buena, New Jersey has an estimated population of 4,520, a less than 1% change from the 4,501 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.6% White, 32.4% Hispanic, 6.8% Asian, 3.1% Multiracial, 1.8% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Buena, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Buena is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Buena, that probability was 58.0% in 2020 and 58.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Buena is ranked the 318th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 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). Buena was ranked the 316th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Buena's White Population

2,515 residents of Buena, or 55.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Buena is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Buena ranks 531st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buena's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Buena's population has remained roughly unchanged at 55.6%.

Buena is more White than neighboring Vineland (37% White). Buena is less White than neighboring East Vineland (72.3% White), Newfield (80.5% White), Richland (59.5% White), and Collings Lakes (71.3% White).

Buena's Black Population

81 residents of Buena, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Buena is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Buena ranks 176th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buena's Black population has declined by an estimated 74.6%. Black residents' share of Buena's population has decreased from 7.1% to 1.8%.

Buena is more Black than neighboring East Vineland (0.3% Black), and Collings Lakes (0% Black). Buena is less Black than neighboring Newfield (2.6% Black), Richland (10.6% Black), and Vineland (10.9% Black).

Buena's Asian Population

308 residents of Buena, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Buena is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Buena ranks 457th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buena's Asian population has grown by an estimated 289.9%. Asian residents' share of Buena's population has increased from 1.8% to 6.8%.

Buena is more Asian than neighboring Newfield (0% Asian), Richland (0% Asian), Vineland (2.1% Asian), and Collings Lakes (0% Asian). Buena is less Asian than neighboring East Vineland (9.4% Asian).

Buena's Hispanic Population

1,464 residents of Buena, or 32.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Buena is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Buena ranks 61st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buena's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Buena's population has remained roughly unchanged at 32.4%.

Buena is more Hispanic than neighboring East Vineland (16.2% Hispanic), Newfield (15.4% Hispanic), Richland (25.8% Hispanic), and Collings Lakes (20% Hispanic). Buena is less Hispanic than neighboring Vineland (44.8% Hispanic).

Buena's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Buena, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Buena is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Buena ranks 567th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buena's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 21.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Buena's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Buena is more Native American/Other than neighboring Newfield (0% Native American/Other), Richland (0% Native American/Other), and Collings Lakes (0% Native American/Other). Buena is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Vineland (1.9% Native American/Other), and Vineland (1.8% Native American/Other).

Buena's Multiracial Population

141 residents of Buena, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Buena is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Buena ranks 397th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buena's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Buena's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.1%.

Buena is more Multiracial than neighboring East Vineland (0% Multiracial), and Newfield (1.5% Multiracial). Buena is less Multiracial than neighboring Richland (4.1% Multiracial), Vineland (3.4% Multiracial), and Collings Lakes (8.7% 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.