Buena Vista township is located in Schuyler County Illinois. Buena Vista township has a 2024 population of 1,864. Buena Vista township is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually and its population has decreased by -1.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,900 in 2020.
The average household income in Buena Vista township is $87,443 with a poverty rate of 36.25%. The median age in Buena Vista township is 51.5 years: 51.1 years for males, and 51.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buena Vista township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,787 | 83.04% |
| Black or African American | 276 | 12.83% |
| Two or more races | 65 | 3.02% |
| Other race | 24 | 1.12% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 649 | 2.2 | 86.6 | 13.4 |
| Married | 355 | 2.7 | 92.7 | 7.3 |
| Non Family | 206 | 1.27 | 82 | 18 |
| Male | 46 | 2.7 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Female | 42 | 1.95 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
2.58
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
86.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 96 | 5.45% |
| Associates Degree | 127 | 7.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 255 | 14.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 131 | 7.43% |
| High School Graduate | 714 | 40.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57 | 3.23% |
| Some College | 382 | 21.68% |
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 | 1,387 | 1,307 | 303 |
| Black | 276 | 230 | 73 |
| 2+ Races | 65 | 62 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 49 | 25 | 10 |
| Other Race | 24 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 95.38%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 26.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $117,757 | $41,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,182 | $0 | $81,400 |
| High School Graduate | $31,116 | $0 | $27,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,054 | $54,531 | $41,994 |
| Some College | $46,711 | $75,625 | $42,847 |
$44,054
Average Earnings
$54,531
Average Male
$41,994
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.51% of Buena Vista township residents speak only English, while 6.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,777 | 502 | 28.25% |
| Black | 276 | 197 | 71.38% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 49 | 100% |
| Multiple | 65 | 47 | 72.31% |
| Other | 24 | 24 | 100% |
36.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
47.48%
Male Poverty Rate
9.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buena Vista township is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buena Vista township is White, with 28.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 63.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 77.12% |
| High School | 51.4% |
| Some College | 41.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.66% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 19.35% |
| Male Employed | 7.82% |
| Female Employed | 6.09% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,591 | $98,117 |
| Households | $82,535 | $87,443 |
| Married Families | $99,726 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $65,625 | $62,610 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.2%
Male Marriage Rate
63.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
303
Number of Veterans
280
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 100 |
| Second Gulf War | 66 |
| First Gulf War | 55 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 121 |
| 65 to 74 | 94 |
| 55 to 64 | 61 |
| 75+ | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 207 | 13.87% |
| Black | 72 | 26.09% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 36.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
55.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.1%
Labor Force Participation
39.8%
Employment Rate
7.7%
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
84.85%
Born in Buena Vista township
96.93%
Native Born
3.07%
Foreign Born
1.77%
Non Citizen
1.3%
Naturalized
96.93% of Buena Vista township residents were born in the United States, with 84.85% having been born in Illinois. 1.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,839 | -5 | -0.27% |
| 2028 | 1,844 | -5 | -0.27% |
| 2027 | 1,849 | -5 | -0.27% |
| 2026 | 1,854 | -5 | -0.27% |
| 2025 | 1,859 | -5 | -0.27% |
| 2024 | 1,864 | -5 | -0.27% |
| 2023 | 1,869 | -5 | -0.27% |
| 2022 | 1,874 | -17 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 1,891 | -9 | -0.47% |
| 2020 | 1,900 | 196 | 11.5% |
| 2019 | 1,704 | -14 | -0.81% |
| 2018 | 1,718 | -17 | -0.98% |
| 2017 | 1,735 | -12 | -0.69% |
| 2016 | 1,747 | -25 | -1.41% |
| 2015 | 1,772 | -22 | -1.23% |
| 2014 | 1,794 | -28 | -1.54% |
| 2013 | 1,822 | -13 | -0.71% |
| 2012 | 1,835 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2011 | 1,836 | -14 | -0.76% |
| 2010 | 1,850 | 0 | 0% |