Demographics & People — Buellton, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,090 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~5,000 |
| Median Age | 39.0 |
| Total Households | 1,933 |
| Family Households | 1,501 |
| Average Household Size | 2.63 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3576 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,215 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Asian | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,208 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,169 |
| German | 1,130 |
| Other groups | 1,103 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,100 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 826 |
| Irish | 814 |
| English | 563 |
| Italian | 297 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 255 |
| Scottish | 253 |
Language
| English Only | 3,707 |
| Spanish | 733 |
| Population 5+ | 4,606 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 174 |
| Population 18+ | 3,943 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 15.6% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Buellton, California.