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 $50,670 with a poverty rate of 22.61%. The median age in Buena Vista is 37 years: 35.9 years for males, and 37 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 | 1,262 | 64.26% |
| White | 358 | 18.23% |
| Other race | 273 | 13.9% |
| Two or more races | 46 | 2.34% |
| Native American | 25 | 1.27% |
| 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 | 729 | 2.56 | 43.3 | 56.7 |
| Non Family | 280 | 1.22 | 25 | 75 |
| Female | 209 | 3.17 | 26.3 | 73.7 |
| Married | 199 | 3.46 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Male | 41 | 4.27 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
43.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 205 | 17.51% |
| Associates Degree | 22 | 1.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 41 | 3.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 45 | 3.84% |
| High School Graduate | 489 | 41.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 198 | 16.91% |
| Some College | 171 | 14.6% |
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 | 757 | 533 | 37 |
| White | 229 | 177 | 33 |
| Hispanic | 172 | 60 | 14 |
| Other Race | 130 | 35 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 2 | 2 |
| Native American | 9 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 77.29%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.41%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,841 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $139,732 | $0 | $178,155 |
| High School Graduate | $43,571 | $48,438 | $41,691 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,828 | $44,844 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,913 | $47,917 | $32,708 |
| Some College | $26,308 | $0 | $25,884 |
$43,913
Average Earnings
$47,917
Average Male
$32,708
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.54% of Buena Vista residents speak only English, while 19.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,209 | 360 | 29.78% |
| White | 273 | 49 | 17.95% |
| Hispanic | 335 | 14 | 4.18% |
| Other | 273 | 10 | 3.66% |
22.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.15%
Male Poverty Rate
25.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buena Vista is Black, with 29.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buena Vista is Other, with 3.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 25.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.22% |
| High School | 20.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.36% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 14.37% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $44,297 | $65,898 |
| Households | $31,308 | $50,670 |
| Married Families | $66,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,569 | $24,970 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.4%
Male Marriage Rate
25.2%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
133
Number of Veterans
125
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 67 |
| Vietnam | 53 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 53 |
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 75+ | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 105 | 10.68% |
| White | 28 | 9.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.9%
Labor Force Participation
39.7%
Employment Rate
0.3%
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
81.26%
Born in Buena Vista
91.09%
Native Born
8.91%
Foreign Born
8.55%
Non Citizen
0.36%
Naturalized
91.09% of Buena Vista residents were born in the United States, with 81.26% having been born in Georgia. 8.55% 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% |