Buena Vista is a CDP located in Saginaw County Michigan. Buena Vista has a 2024 population of 5,879. Buena Vista is currently declining at a rate of -1.13% annually and its population has decreased by -8.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,401 in 2020.
The average household income in Buena Vista is $42,853 with a poverty rate of 31.39%. The median age in Buena Vista is 34.7 years: 34.2 years for males, and 37.7 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 | 4,572 | 77.44% |
| White | 923 | 15.63% |
| Two or more races | 240 | 4.07% |
| Other race | 136 | 2.3% |
| Native American | 33 | 0.56% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,422 | 2.43 | 66 | 34 |
| Non Family | 1,055 | 1.13 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Female | 991 | 3.6 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
| Married | 300 | 3.12 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Male | 76 | 2.34 | 100 | 0 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
66.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 432 | 11.72% |
| Associates Degree | 496 | 13.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 148 | 4.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 127 | 3.45% |
| High School Graduate | 1,136 | 30.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 194 | 5.26% |
| Some College | 1,153 | 31.28% |
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 | 2,671 | 2,161 | 99 |
| White | 554 | 508 | 78 |
| Hispanic | 507 | 437 | 56 |
| 2+ Races | 222 | 199 | 63 |
| Other Race | 91 | 84 | 35 |
| Native American | 20 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 92.31%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 38.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $27,857 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,243 | $39,348 | $33,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,534 | $26,534 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,732 | $26,775 | $38,347 |
| Some College | $38,450 | $0 | $38,775 |
$37,732
Average Earnings
$26,775
Average Male
$38,347
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.05% of Buena Vista residents speak only English, while 7.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,556 | 1,484 | 32.57% |
| Hispanic | 832 | 395 | 47.48% |
| White | 653 | 161 | 24.66% |
| Multiple | 240 | 76 | 31.67% |
31.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.61%
Male Poverty Rate
34.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buena Vista is Hispanic, with 47.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buena Vista is White, with 24.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 32.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.43% |
| Some College | 25.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 74.51% |
| Male Unemployed | 64.88% |
| Female Employed | 18.34% |
| Male Employed | 2.6% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,209 | $52,066 |
| Households | $38,835 | $42,853 |
| Married Families | $48,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $29,023 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
15.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
18.7%
Male Marriage Rate
12.4%
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
222
Number of Veterans
222
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 121 |
| Korea | 53 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 109 |
| 65 to 74 | 65 |
| 55 to 64 | 48 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 129 | 4.42% |
| White | 93 | 11.95% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 4.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
31.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
66.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.3%
Labor Force Participation
40.2%
Employment Rate
16.8%
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
82.54%
Born in Buena Vista
98.15%
Native Born
1.85%
Foreign Born
0.91%
Non Citizen
0.93%
Naturalized
98.15% of Buena Vista residents were born in the United States, with 82.54% having been born in Michigan. 0.91% 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 | 5,879 | -67 | -1.13% |
| 2023 | 5,946 | -67 | -1.11% |
| 2022 | 6,013 | 135 | 2.3% |
| 2021 | 5,878 | -523 | -8.17% |
| 2020 | 6,401 | 167 | 2.68% |
| 2019 | 6,234 | -117 | -1.84% |
| 2018 | 6,351 | 68 | 1.08% |
| 2017 | 6,283 | -179 | -2.77% |
| 2016 | 6,462 | 270 | 4.36% |
| 2015 | 6,192 | -110 | -1.75% |
| 2014 | 6,302 | -4 | -0.06% |
| 2013 | 6,306 | -192 | -2.95% |
| 2012 | 6,498 | -54 | -0.82% |
| 2011 | 6,552 | -264 | -3.87% |
| 2010 | 6,816 | 0 | 0% |