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Buena is a Borough located in Atlantic County , New Jersey . As of the United States 2000 Census , the borough had a total population of 3,873. Landisville and Minotola are Unincorporated communities located within Buena Township. GEOGRAPHY Buena is located at 39°31'25" North, 74°56'45" West (39.523475, -74.945736). According to the United States Census Bureau , the borough has a total area of 19.7 Km&2 (7.6 Mi&2 ). 19.7 km&2 (7.6 mi&2) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. DEMOGRAPHICS As of the Census of 2000, there were 3,873 people, 1,454 households, and 978 families residing in the borough. The Population Density was 196.5/km&2 (509.1/mi&2). There were 1,553 housing units at an average density of 78.8/km&2 (204.1/mi&2). The racial makeup of the borough was 77.28% White , 7.64% African American , 0.52% Native American , 0.44% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 10.53% from Other Races , and 3.56% from two or more races. 23.65% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 1,454 households out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were Married Couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.23. In the borough the population was spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.1 males. The median income for a household in the borough was $35,679, and the median income for a family was $44,352. Males had a median income of $37,985 versus $23,788 for females. The Per Capita Income for the borough was $16,717. 18.7% of the population and 11.8% of families were below the Poverty Line . 28.1% of those under the age of 18 and 14.1% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. GOVERNMENT Local government Buena Borough is governed under the Borough system of municipal government. The government consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council comprised of six council members, with all positions elected at large. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The Borough Council consists of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year. The Mayor of Buena Borough is Joseph Baruffi. Members of the Buena Borough Council are Joseph Santagata (Council President), Patricia Andaloro, Rosalie Baker, Edward Cugini, Jim DuBois and Gary Martinelli Federal, state and county representation Buena Borough is in the Second Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 1st Legislative District. EDUCATION Students in grades K - 12 in Buena Vista Township attend the Buena Regional School District , together with children from Buena Borough . The Buena Regional School District contains the following schools:
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