Buena, NJ Demographics

A map of Buena's Population by Race

Buena, New Jersey had a population of 4,501 in 2020. It was 55.7% White, 7.1% Black, 1.8% Asian, 32.2% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 3.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Buena, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Buena is the 316th most populous. 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's White Population

2,507 residents of Buena identify as White, or 55.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Buena roughly similar to the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Buena is ranked #530 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Buena is more White than neighboring Vineland (38.9% White). Buena is less White than neighboring East Vineland (85.9% White), Newfield (78% White), Richland (66.1% White), and Collings Lakes (77.5% White).

Buena's Black Population

319 residents of Buena identify as Black, or 7.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Buena slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Buena is ranked #176 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Buena is more Black than neighboring East Vineland (2.2% Black), Newfield (3.2% Black), and Collings Lakes (4.3% Black). Buena is less Black than neighboring Richland (12.7% Black), and Vineland (12.2% Black).

Buena's Asian Population

79 residents of Buena identify as Asian, or 1.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Buena slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Buena is ranked #449 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Buena is more Asian than neighboring East Vineland (0.6% Asian), Newfield (0.7% Asian), Richland (1.4% Asian), and Collings Lakes (0.7% Asian). Buena is less Asian than neighboring Vineland (2.1% Asian).

Buena's Hispanic Population

1,449 residents of Buena identify as Hispanic, or 32.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Buena slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Buena is ranked #60 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Buena is more Hispanic than neighboring East Vineland (7.5% Hispanic), Newfield (13.1% Hispanic), Richland (15.9% Hispanic), and Collings Lakes (11.8% Hispanic). Buena is less Hispanic than neighboring Vineland (43.3% Hispanic).

Buena's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Buena identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Buena roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Buena is ranked #545 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Buena is more Native American/Other than neighboring Newfield (0.1% Native American/Other). Buena is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Vineland (0.5% Native American/Other), Richland (1.3% Native American/Other), and Vineland (0.7% Native American/Other).

Buena's Multiracial Population

133 residents of Buena identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Buena roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Buena is ranked #368 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Buena is more Multiracial than neighboring Richland (2.6% Multiracial), and Vineland (2.8% Multiracial). Buena is less Multiracial than neighboring East Vineland (3.2% Multiracial), Newfield (5% Multiracial), and Collings Lakes (5.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.