Buena Vista is a CDP located in Amador County California. Buena Vista has a 2024 population of 760. Buena Vista is currently growing at a rate of 3.12% annually and its population has increased by 32.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 573 in 2020.
The average household income in Buena Vista is $83,250 with a poverty rate of 3.05%. The median age in Buena Vista is 34.2 years: 34.5 years for males, and 34.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buena Vista was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 526 | 84.29% |
| Two or more races | 80 | 12.82% |
| Other race | 12 | 1.92% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.96% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 215 | 2.9 | 67.4 | 32.6 |
| Married | 89 | 3.34 | 87.6 | 12.4 |
| Non Family | 81 | 1.37 | 40.7 | 59.3 |
| Female | 45 | 4.8 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.83
Average Family Size
2.9
Average Household Size
67.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 93 | 22.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 104 | 25.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 107 | 26.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 106 | 25.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 368 | 368 | 62 |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Other Race | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 12 | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $105,588 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,636 | $103,152 | $31,929 |
| Some College | $39,659 | $53,607 | $32,214 |
$43,636
Average Earnings
$103,152
Average Male
$31,929
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.71% of Buena Vista residents speak only English, while 10.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 526 | 15 | 2.85% |
| Native | 4 | 4 | 100% |
3.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.36%
Male Poverty Rate
1.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buena Vista is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buena Vista is White, with 2.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 14.02% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 1.1% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,643 | $100,333 |
| Households | $88,664 | $83,250 |
| Married Families | $90,804 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $67,716 | $54,990 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.8%
Male Marriage Rate
29.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
42
Number of Veterans
24
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42 | 10.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
35.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
54.9%
Employment Rate
10.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.91%
Born in Buena Vista
91.19%
Native Born
8.81%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
8.81%
Naturalized
91.19% of Buena Vista residents were born in the United States, with 68.91% having been born in California. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 760 | 23 | 3.12% |
| 2023 | 737 | 24 | 3.37% |
| 2022 | 713 | -125 | -14.92% |
| 2021 | 838 | 265 | 46.25% |
| 2020 | 573 | -22 | -3.7% |
| 2019 | 595 | 69 | 13.12% |
| 2018 | 526 | 90 | 20.64% |
| 2017 | 436 | 76 | 21.11% |
| 2016 | 360 | 34 | 10.43% |
| 2015 | 326 | 42 | 14.79% |
| 2014 | 284 | 35 | 14.06% |
| 2013 | 249 | -56 | -18.36% |
| 2012 | 305 | -130 | -29.89% |
| 2011 | 435 | 6 | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 429 | 0 | 0% |