Buena Park, CA Demographics

A map of Buena Park's Population by Race

Buena Park, California had a population of 84,034 in 2020. It was 19.4% White, 3.0% Black, 32.7% Asian, 40.9% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 2.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Buena Park, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Buena Park is the 103rd 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 Park's White Population

16,331 residents of Buena Park identify as White, or 19.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Buena Park less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Buena Park is ranked #1306 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Buena Park is more White than neighboring Stanton (15.7% White), and Cerritos (12.8% White). Buena Park is less White than neighboring La Palma (21.3% White), La Mirada (28.1% White), and Cypress (32.6% White).

Buena Park's Black Population

2,504 residents of Buena Park identify as Black, or 3.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Buena Park roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Buena Park is ranked #318 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Buena Park is more Black than neighboring La Mirada (2.1% Black), and Stanton (1.8% Black). Buena Park is less Black than neighboring La Palma (4.9% Black), and Cerritos (6.4% Black).

Buena Park's Asian Population

27,499 residents of Buena Park identify as Asian, or 32.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Buena Park larger than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Buena Park is ranked #66 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Buena Park is more Asian than neighboring La Mirada (22.5% Asian), and Stanton (29.6% Asian). Buena Park is less Asian than neighboring La Palma (50.3% Asian), Cypress (37.4% Asian), and Cerritos (62.1% Asian).

Buena Park's Hispanic Population

34,330 residents of Buena Park identify as Hispanic, or 40.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Buena Park roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Buena Park is ranked #472 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Buena Park is more Hispanic than neighboring La Palma (18.9% Hispanic), Cypress (21.3% Hispanic), and Cerritos (14.3% Hispanic). Buena Park is less Hispanic than neighboring La Mirada (43% Hispanic), and Stanton (49.5% Hispanic).

Buena Park's Native American/Other Population

892 residents of Buena Park identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Buena Park roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Buena Park is ranked #877 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Buena Park is more Native American/Other than neighboring La Palma (1% Native American/Other), La Mirada (1% Native American/Other), and Cerritos (1% Native American/Other). Buena Park is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stanton (1.2% Native American/Other).

Buena Park's Multiracial Population

2,478 residents of Buena Park identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Buena Park roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Buena Park is ranked #1190 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Buena Park is more Multiracial than neighboring Stanton (2.1% Multiracial). Buena Park is less Multiracial than neighboring La Palma (3.6% Multiracial), La Mirada (3.2% Multiracial), Cypress (4.6% Multiracial), and Cerritos (3.4% Multiracial).

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