Buena Vista County, Iowa's estimated 2024 population is 20,490 with a growth rate of -0.37% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Buena Vista County, Iowa is the 32nd largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 20,356 and has seen a growth of 0.66% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 20,105 | -77 | -0.38% |
| 2028 | 20,182 | -77 | -0.38% |
| 2027 | 20,259 | -77 | -0.38% |
| 2026 | 20,336 | -77 | -0.38% |
| 2025 | 20,413 | -77 | -0.38% |
| 2024 | 20,490 | -77 | -0.37% |
| 2023 | 20,567 | -77 | -0.37% |
| 2022 | 20,644 | -146 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 20,790 | -16 | -0.08% |
| 2020 | 20,806 | 1,116 | 5.67% |
| 2019 | 19,690 | -117 | -0.59% |
| 2018 | 19,807 | -347 | -1.72% |
| 2017 | 20,154 | -173 | -0.85% |
| 2016 | 20,327 | -46 | -0.23% |
| 2015 | 20,373 | -235 | -1.14% |
| 2014 | 20,608 | -41 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 20,649 | 91 | 0.44% |
| 2012 | 20,558 | 248 | 1.22% |
| 2011 | 20,310 | -46 | -0.23% |
| 2010 | 20,356 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 19,965 | -809 | -3.89% |
| 1980 | 20,774 | 81 | 0.39% |
| 1970 | 20,693 | -496 | -2.34% |
| 1960 | 21,189 | 76 | 0.36% |
| 1950 | 21,113 | 1,275 | 6.43% |
| 1940 | 19,838 | 1,171 | 6.27% |
| 1930 | 18,667 | 111 | 0.6% |
| 1920 | 18,556 | 2,575 | 16.11% |
| 1910 | 15,981 | -994 | -5.86% |
| 1900 | 16,975 | 3,427 | 25.3% |
| 1890 | 13,548 | 6,011 | 79.75% |
| 1880 | 7,537 | 5,952 | 375.52% |
| 1870 | 1,585 | 1,528 | 2680.7% |
| 1860 | 57 | -20,048 | -99.72% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,160 | 68.45% |
| Asian | 2,121 | 10.25% |
| Other race | 1,791 | 8.66% |
| Two or more races | 1,531 | 7.4% |
| Black or African American | 606 | 2.93% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 430 | 2.08% |
| Native American | 48 | 0.23% |
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,538 | 2.61 | 70 | 30 |
| Married | 3,602 | 3.54 | 86.5 | 13.5 |
| Non Family | 3,050 | 1.2 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
| Female | 667 | 3.43 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
| Male | 219 | 4.44 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
3.47
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
70.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,216 | 9.31% |
| Associates Degree | 1,391 | 10.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,889 | 14.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 935 | 7.16% |
| High School Graduate | 4,098 | 31.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,481 | 11.34% |
| Some College | 2,045 | 15.66% |
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 | 8,342 | 7,827 | 2,506 |
| Hispanic | 2,795 | 1,357 | 172 |
| Asian | 1,150 | 630 | 35 |
| Other Race | 964 | 511 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 685 | 356 | 59 |
| Black | 431 | 286 | 11 |
| Islander | 190 | 131 | 55 |
| Native American | 23 | 15 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.83%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30.04%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,310 | $66,481 | $49,279 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,264 | $79,911 | $65,051 |
| High School Graduate | $36,521 | $44,583 | $28,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,639 | $40,375 | $34,898 |
| Overall | $42,599 | $47,384 | $35,595 |
| Some College | $42,047 | $51,850 | $34,527 |
$42,599
Average Earnings
$47,384
Average Male
$35,595
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.07% of Buena Vista County, Iowa residents speak only English, while 34.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,637 | 671 | 6.31% |
| Hispanic | 5,510 | 545 | 9.89% |
| Other | 1,770 | 199 | 11.24% |
| Asian | 2,110 | 91 | 4.31% |
| Multiple | 1,494 | 75 | 5.02% |
| Islander | 430 | 38 | 8.84% |
| Black | 535 | 20 | 3.74% |
| Native | 33 | 6 | 18.18% |
7.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.78%
Male Poverty Rate
7.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buena Vista County, Iowa is Native, with 18.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buena Vista County, Iowa is Black, with 3.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.67% |
| High School | 6.01% |
| Some College | 3.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 14.91% |
| Female Unemployed | 12.12% |
| Female Employed | 5.27% |
| Male Employed | 2.96% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,475 | $104,006 |
| Households | $62,662 | $85,747 |
| Married Families | $91,298 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,095 | $55,929 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.4%
Male Marriage Rate
49.0%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
646
Number of Veterans
628
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 282 |
| Korea | 102 |
| Second Gulf War | 78 |
| First Gulf War | 50 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 278 |
| 65 to 74 | 194 |
| 35 to 54 | 104 |
| 55 to 64 | 61 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 602 | 5.43% |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 5.54% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 0.61% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.07% |
| Other Race | 1 | 0.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.3%
Labor Force Participation
64.9%
Employment Rate
5%
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
58.98%
Born in Buena Vista County, Iowa
78.99%
Native Born
21.01%
Foreign Born
12.29%
Non Citizen
8.73%
Naturalized
78.99% of Buena Vista County, Iowa residents were born in the United States, with 58.98% having been born in Iowa. 12.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.