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Buena (NJ) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Buena, New Jersey

StateNew Jersey
Land Area (mi²)7.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)591.7/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.22% (-10)
Growth Since 20203.65% (158)
Rank in State289th
Rank in Country7068th

The population of Buena, NJ in 2022 is estimated to be 4,481. This is a decrease of -0.22% (-10 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Buena by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Buena by Age

Buena Population Pyramid 2022
Buena Median Age
34.9
Total
38.1
Male
32.5
Female
Buena Sex Ratio
48.58%
2,100
Male
51.42%
2,223
Female
Buena Age Dependency Ratio
23.2
Old Age Dependency Ratio
33.8
Child Dependency Ratio
Buena Adults
3,392
Adults
(639 of whom are seniors) in Buena.

Population of Buena by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Buena

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 5.71%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 4.24%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 7.12%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Buena

While the overall poverty rate of Buena is 5.71%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (7.12%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (4.24%).

Poverty Rate of Buena by Employment Status and Sex

1.08%
Female Employed
30.64%
Female Unemployed
3.25%
Male Employed
11.63%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Buena by Education

20.07%
Less Than 9th Grade
3.55%
High School
7.52%
Some College
4.23%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Buena

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Buena

The most common language spoken in Buena is English, with 69.53% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 21.52% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Buena by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Buena, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Buena by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree1705.94%
Bachelors Degree44415.5%
Associates Degree1786.22%
Some College72625.35%
High School Graduate104236.38%
9th to 12th Grade1374.78%
Less Than 9th Grade1675.83%

Earnings Statistics of Buena by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$43,750

Average Earnings

$47,336

Average Male

$30,605

Average Female