Buena Vista is a town located in Chaffee County Colorado. Buena Vista has a 2024 population of 3,151. Buena Vista is currently growing at a rate of 2.31% annually and its population has increased by 9.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,866 in 2020.
The average household income in Buena Vista is $73,508 with a poverty rate of 9.61%. The median age in Buena Vista is 33.1 years: 29.6 years for males, and 34.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buena Vista was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,711 | 91.4% |
| Two or more races | 195 | 6.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 47 | 1.58% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.44% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,374 | 2.16 | 43.1 | 56.9 |
| Non Family | 669 | 1.47 | 37.2 | 62.8 |
| Married | 485 | 2.74 | 68 | 32 |
| Female | 192 | 3.08 | 6.8 | 93.2 |
| Male | 28 | 2.36 | 0 | 100 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
43.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 87 | 4.57% |
| Associates Degree | 21 | 1.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 521 | 27.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 270 | 14.19% |
| High School Graduate | 556 | 29.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 448 | 23.54% |
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 | 1,729 | 1,642 | 753 |
| 2+ Races | 126 | 126 | 38 |
| Hispanic | 105 | 105 | 28 |
| Islander | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 43.55%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,272 | $96,776 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,963 | $53,750 | $35,463 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,398 | $39,991 | $35,580 |
| Some College | $37,218 | $29,069 | $50,422 |
$38,398
Average Earnings
$39,991
Average Male
$35,580
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.78% of Buena Vista residents speak only English, while 1.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,711 | 285 | 10.51% |
9.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.81%
Male Poverty Rate
9.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buena Vista is White, with 10.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buena Vista is White, with 10.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.92% |
| Some College | 2.99% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 22.98% |
| Female Employed | 10.13% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,983 | $74,573 |
| Households | $58,409 | $73,508 |
| Married Families | $64,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $60,128 | $72,387 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.4%
Male Marriage Rate
50.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
30
Number of Veterans
17
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30 | 1.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73%
Labor Force Participation
61.3%
Employment Rate
14.6%
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
45.18%
Born in Buena Vista
97.77%
Native Born
2.23%
Foreign Born
1.58%
Non Citizen
0.64%
Naturalized
97.77% of Buena Vista residents were born in the United States, with 45.18% having been born in Colorado. 1.58% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,508 | 72 | 2.1% |
| 2028 | 3,436 | 71 | 2.11% |
| 2027 | 3,365 | 71 | 2.16% |
| 2026 | 3,294 | 72 | 2.23% |
| 2025 | 3,222 | 71 | 2.25% |
| 2024 | 3,151 | 71 | 2.31% |
| 2023 | 3,080 | 33 | 1.08% |
| 2022 | 3,047 | 49 | 1.63% |
| 2021 | 2,998 | 132 | 4.61% |
| 2020 | 2,866 | -186 | -6.09% |
| 2019 | 3,052 | 153 | 5.28% |
| 2018 | 2,899 | 56 | 1.97% |
| 2017 | 2,843 | 79 | 2.86% |
| 2016 | 2,764 | 60 | 2.22% |
| 2015 | 2,704 | 44 | 1.65% |
| 2014 | 2,660 | -12 | -0.45% |
| 2013 | 2,672 | 43 | 1.64% |
| 2012 | 2,629 | 20 | 0.77% |
| 2011 | 2,609 | 27 | 1.05% |
| 2010 | 2,582 | 0 | 0% |