Buena Park, CA Demographics

A map of Buena Park's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	34,855	34,330	42.1%	40.9%
Asian	26,635	27,499	32.1%	32.7%
White	16,610	16,331	20.0%	19.4%
Multiracial	2,746	2,478	3.3%	2.9%
Black	1,370	2,504	1.7%	3.0%
Native American/Other	655	892	0.8%	1.1%

Buena Park, California has an estimated population of 82,871, a slight decrease from the 84,034 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 42.1% Hispanic, 32.1% Asian, 20.0% White, 3.3% Multiracial, 1.7% Black, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Buena Park, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Buena Park has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Buena Park, that probability was 68.6% in 2020 and 67.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Buena Park is ranked the 105th 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). Buena Park was ranked the 103rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Buena Park's White Population

16,610 residents of Buena Park, or 20.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Buena Park is considerably lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Buena Park ranks 1306th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buena Park's White population has grown by an estimated 1.7%. White residents' share of Buena Park's population has increased from 19.4% to 20.0%.

Buena Park is more White than neighboring Stanton (14.3% White), and Cerritos (11.7% White). Buena Park is less White than neighboring La Palma (20.7% White), La Mirada (25.8% White), and Cypress (31.5% White).

Buena Park's Black Population

1,370 residents of Buena Park, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Buena Park is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Buena Park ranks 323rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buena Park's Black population has declined by an estimated 45.3%. Black residents' share of Buena Park's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.7%.

Buena Park is more Black than neighboring Stanton (1.4% Black). Buena Park is less Black than neighboring La Palma (3.2% Black), La Mirada (3.1% Black), Cypress (2.9% Black), and Cerritos (5.7% Black).

Buena Park's Asian Population

26,635 residents of Buena Park, or 32.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Buena Park is significantly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Buena Park ranks 66th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buena Park's Asian population has declined by an estimated 3.1%. Asian residents' share of Buena Park's population has decreased from 32.7% to 32.1%.

Buena Park is more Asian than neighboring La Mirada (21.2% Asian), and Stanton (26.7% Asian). Buena Park is less Asian than neighboring La Palma (54.1% Asian), Cypress (38.1% Asian), and Cerritos (61.7% Asian).

Buena Park's Hispanic Population

34,855 residents of Buena Park, or 42.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Buena Park is comparable to the share in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Buena Park ranks 473rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buena Park's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Buena Park's population has increased from 40.9% to 42.1%.

Buena Park is more Hispanic than neighboring La Palma (16.5% Hispanic), Cypress (21.5% Hispanic), and Cerritos (16% Hispanic). Buena Park is less Hispanic than neighboring La Mirada (46% Hispanic), and Stanton (52.7% Hispanic).

Buena Park's Native American/Other Population

655 residents of Buena Park, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Buena Park is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Buena Park ranks 949th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buena Park's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 26.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Buena Park's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Buena Park is more Native American/Other than neighboring La Palma (0.6% Native American/Other), La Mirada (0.5% Native American/Other), and Cypress (0.6% Native American/Other). Buena Park is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stanton (2.4% Native American/Other).

Buena Park's Multiracial Population

2,746 residents of Buena Park, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Buena Park is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Buena Park ranks 1190th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buena Park's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Buena Park's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Buena Park is more Multiracial than neighboring Stanton (2.5% Multiracial). Buena Park is less Multiracial than neighboring La Palma (4.9% Multiracial), La Mirada (3.4% Multiracial), Cypress (5.4% Multiracial), and Cerritos (4.1% 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.