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 $68,327 with a poverty rate of 14.6%. The median age in Buena Vista is 34.4 years: 49.3 years for males, and 34.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buena Vista was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 610 | 85.55% |
| Native American | 52 | 7.29% |
| Two or more races | 26 | 3.65% |
| Other race | 16 | 2.24% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 1.26% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 246 | 2.9 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
| Non Family | 93 | 1.82 | 31.2 | 68.8 |
| Married | 85 | 3.13 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
| Female | 68 | 4.09 | 50 | 50 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.56
Average Family Size
2.9
Average Household Size
56.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 115 | 25.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 104 | 22.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 92 | 20.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 143 | 31.5% |
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 | 401 | 401 | 88 |
| Hispanic | 44 | 44 | 16 |
| Other Race | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Black | 9 | 9 | 0 |
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 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,696 | $0 | $29,663 |
| Some College | $33,152 | $51,295 | $30,521 |
$33,696
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$29,663
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.88% of Buena Vista residents speak only English, while 20.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 582 | 33 | 5.67% |
| Native | 31 | 31 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 70 | 28 | 40% |
| Black | 9 | 9 | 100% |
14.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.29%
Male Poverty Rate
14.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buena Vista is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buena Vista is White, with 5.67% 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 19.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 23.08% |
| Some College | 14.34% |
| High School | 9.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 16.33% |
| Female Employed | 9% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,641 | $77,817 |
| Households | $65,259 | $68,327 |
| Married Families | $83,641 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,779 | $52,714 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.7%
Male Marriage Rate
25.2%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
61
Number of Veterans
43
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 | 27 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61 | 12.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
54.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.4%
Labor Force Participation
56.8%
Employment Rate
7.5%
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
63.11%
Born in Buena Vista
88.22%
Native Born
11.78%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
11.78%
Naturalized
88.22% of Buena Vista residents were born in the United States, with 63.11% 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 Latin America.
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% |