Buena Vista is a city located in Buena Vista city Virginia. Buena Vista has a 2024 population of 6,547. Buena Vista is currently declining at a rate of -0.29% annually and its population has decreased by -1.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,622 in 2020.
The average household income in Buena Vista is $81,044 with a poverty rate of 21.94%. The median age in Buena Vista is 35.3 years: 35.9 years for males, and 34.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buena Vista was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,771 | 86.93% |
| Two or more races | 464 | 6.99% |
| Black or African American | 275 | 4.14% |
| Other race | 70 | 1.05% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.54% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.12% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,655 | 2.29 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
| Married | 1,192 | 2.89 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
| Non Family | 774 | 1.12 | 62.1 | 37.9 |
| Female | 533 | 2.64 | 43.7 | 56.3 |
| Male | 156 | 2.36 | 100 | 0 |
2.67
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
57.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 530 | 13.17% |
| Associates Degree | 308 | 7.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 528 | 13.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 336 | 8.35% |
| High School Graduate | 1,314 | 32.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 224 | 5.57% |
| Some College | 784 | 19.48% |
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 | 3,574 | 2,832 | 656 |
| 2+ Races | 253 | 243 | 150 |
| Black | 141 | 139 | 25 |
| Hispanic | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Asian | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Other Race | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,128 | $138,013 | $50,076 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,359 | $64,663 | $71,875 |
| High School Graduate | $24,063 | $26,689 | $16,866 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $61,719 | $27,893 |
| Overall | $36,250 | $48,250 | $29,270 |
| Some College | $36,164 | $47,700 | $27,474 |
$36,250
Average Earnings
$48,250
Average Male
$29,270
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.38% of Buena Vista residents speak only English, while 1.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,279 | 1,249 | 23.66% |
| Other | 70 | 47 | 67.14% |
| Hispanic | 80 | 30 | 37.5% |
| Multiple | 427 | 21 | 4.92% |
| Asian | 17 | 17 | 100% |
21.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.08%
Male Poverty Rate
28.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buena Vista is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buena Vista is Multiple, with 4.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.06% |
| High School | 23.51% |
| Some College | 20.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 27.2% |
| Male Employed | 3.78% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,717 | $69,804 |
| Households | $48,783 | $81,044 |
| Married Families | $52,788 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,065 | $106,225 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.5%
Male Marriage Rate
36.8%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
314
Number of Veterans
314
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 77 |
| Korea | 53 |
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| Second Gulf War | 25 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 108 |
| 55 to 64 | 104 |
| 65 to 74 | 77 |
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 260 | 5.66% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 8.84% |
| Black | 25 | 12.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.2%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
1.3%
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
67.39%
Born in Buena Vista
99.4%
Native Born
0.6%
Foreign Born
0.26%
Non Citizen
0.35%
Naturalized
99.4% of Buena Vista residents were born in the United States, with 67.39% having been born in Virginia. 0.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,453 | -19 | -0.29% |
| 2028 | 6,472 | -19 | -0.29% |
| 2027 | 6,491 | -18 | -0.28% |
| 2026 | 6,509 | -19 | -0.29% |
| 2025 | 6,528 | -19 | -0.29% |
| 2024 | 6,547 | -19 | -0.29% |
| 2023 | 6,566 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2022 | 6,569 | -53 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 6,622 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 6,622 | 141 | 2.18% |
| 2019 | 6,481 | -27 | -0.41% |
| 2018 | 6,508 | 4 | 0.06% |
| 2017 | 6,504 | 16 | 0.25% |
| 2016 | 6,488 | -53 | -0.81% |
| 2015 | 6,541 | -20 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 6,561 | -100 | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 6,661 | -90 | -1.33% |
| 2012 | 6,751 | 36 | 0.54% |
| 2011 | 6,715 | 102 | 1.54% |
| 2010 | 6,613 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,349 | -57 | -0.89% |
| 1990 | 6,406 | -311 | -4.63% |
| 1980 | 6,717 | 292 | 4.54% |
| 1970 | 6,425 | 125 | 1.98% |
| 1960 | 6,300 | 1,086 | 20.83% |
| 1950 | 5,214 | 879 | 20.28% |
| 1940 | 4,335 | 333 | 8.32% |
| 1930 | 4,002 | 91 | 2.33% |
| 1920 | 3,911 | 666 | 20.52% |
| 1910 | 3,245 | -3,208 | -49.71% |