Buena Vista is a city located in Marion County Georgia. Buena Vista has a 2024 population of 1,522. It is also the county seat of Marion County. Buena Vista is currently declining at a rate of -1.1% annually and its population has decreased by -4.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,588 in 2020.
The average household income in Buena Vista is $49,536 with a poverty rate of 30.55%. The median age in Buena Vista is 35.7 years: 31.6 years for males, and 37.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buena Vista was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,299 | 66.07% |
| White | 305 | 15.51% |
| Other race | 275 | 13.99% |
| Two or more races | 51 | 2.59% |
| Native American | 36 | 1.83% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 748 | 2.49 | 40.2 | 59.8 |
| Non Family | 293 | 1.15 | 34.1 | 65.9 |
| Female | 242 | 2.95 | 14 | 86 |
| Married | 182 | 3.55 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Male | 31 | 5.45 | 100 | 0 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
40.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 154 | 13.06% |
| Associates Degree | 32 | 2.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 43 | 3.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 37 | 3.14% |
| High School Graduate | 472 | 40.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 201 | 17.05% |
| Some College | 240 | 20.36% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 754 | 584 | 41 |
| White | 212 | 162 | 22 |
| Hispanic | 200 | 79 | 15 |
| Other Race | 139 | 45 | 15 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 2 | 2 |
| Native American | 15 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 77.45%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 12.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $56,528 |
| High School Graduate | $52,188 | $50,313 | $56,071 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,917 | $49,861 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,191 | $49,803 | $36,094 |
| Some College | $27,880 | $0 | $26,972 |
$44,191
Average Earnings
$49,803
Average Male
$36,094
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.13% of Buena Vista residents speak only English, while 20.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,254 | 506 | 40.35% |
| White | 204 | 54 | 26.47% |
| Hispanic | 366 | 13 | 3.55% |
| Other | 275 | 10 | 3.64% |
30.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.78%
Male Poverty Rate
33.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buena Vista is Black, with 40.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buena Vista is Hispanic, with 3.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 25.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.32% |
| Some College | 23.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 42.86% |
| Female Employed | 22.64% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,417 | $63,315 |
| Households | $32,197 | $49,536 |
| Married Families | $75,288 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,598 | $26,499 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.2%
Male Marriage Rate
23.8%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
156
Number of Veterans
153
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 95 |
| Vietnam | 52 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 77 |
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 140 | 14.07% |
| White | 16 | 5.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.6%
Labor Force Participation
42.1%
Employment Rate
1.1%
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
77.87%
Born in Buena Vista
89.42%
Native Born
10.58%
Foreign Born
9.46%
Non Citizen
1.12%
Naturalized
89.42% of Buena Vista residents were born in the United States, with 77.87% having been born in Georgia. 9.46% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,441 | -16 | -1.1% |
| 2028 | 1,457 | -16 | -1.09% |
| 2027 | 1,473 | -17 | -1.14% |
| 2026 | 1,490 | -16 | -1.06% |
| 2025 | 1,506 | -16 | -1.05% |
| 2024 | 1,522 | -17 | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 1,539 | -5 | -0.32% |
| 2022 | 1,544 | -19 | -1.22% |
| 2021 | 1,563 | -25 | -1.57% |
| 2020 | 1,588 | -465 | -22.65% |
| 2019 | 2,053 | -8 | -0.39% |
| 2018 | 2,061 | -11 | -0.53% |
| 2017 | 2,072 | -26 | -1.24% |
| 2016 | 2,098 | -27 | -1.27% |
| 2015 | 2,125 | -21 | -0.98% |
| 2014 | 2,146 | 4 | 0.19% |
| 2013 | 2,142 | -22 | -1.02% |
| 2012 | 2,164 | -7 | -0.32% |
| 2011 | 2,171 | -14 | -0.64% |
| 2010 | 2,185 | 0 | 0% |