Buena Vista city, Virginia's estimated 2024 population is 6,563 with a growth rate of -0.05% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Buena Vista city, Virginia is the 126th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 6,613 and has seen a growth of -0.76% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,548 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2028 | 6,551 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2027 | 6,554 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2026 | 6,557 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2025 | 6,560 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2024 | 6,563 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 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% |
| 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 | 857 | 35.89% |
| 1900 | 2,388 | -4,160 | -63.53% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,689 | 86.04% |
| Two or more races | 710 | 10.74% |
| Black or African American | 105 | 1.59% |
| Other race | 57 | 0.86% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.65% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
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 | 2,611 | 2.32 | 57.2 | 42.8 |
| Married | 1,134 | 2.89 | 62.8 | 37.2 |
| Non Family | 807 | 1.05 | 50.2 | 49.8 |
| Female | 435 | 3.05 | 32.4 | 67.6 |
| Male | 235 | 2.58 | 100 | 0 |
2.77
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
57.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 479 | 11.71% |
| Associates Degree | 335 | 8.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 627 | 15.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 385 | 9.41% |
| High School Graduate | 1,223 | 29.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 202 | 4.94% |
| Some College | 841 | 20.55% |
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 | 3,542 | 2,946 | 774 |
| 2+ Races | 400 | 322 | 208 |
| Black | 92 | 85 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Asian | 22 | 22 | 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 | $53,846 | $143,108 | $46,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,523 | $59,615 | $86,767 |
| High School Graduate | $36,893 | $42,708 | $25,833 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $75,558 | $27,556 |
| Overall | $42,755 | $52,796 | $34,602 |
| Some College | $37,909 | $46,250 | $33,438 |
$42,755
Average Earnings
$52,796
Average Male
$34,602
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.71% of Buena Vista city, Virginia residents speak only English, while 1.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,208 | 1,176 | 22.58% |
| Multiple | 687 | 90 | 13.1% |
| Other | 57 | 51 | 89.47% |
| Hispanic | 57 | 27 | 47.37% |
| Asian | 22 | 22 | 100% |
21.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.07%
Male Poverty Rate
29.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buena Vista city, Virginia is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buena Vista city, Virginia is Multiple, with 13.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.04% |
| Some College | 18.1% |
| High School | 17.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 20.6% |
| Male Employed | 1.13% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,388 | $76,339 |
| Households | $54,458 | $83,522 |
| Married Families | $59,561 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,750 | $96,326 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.5%
Male Marriage Rate
37.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
329
Number of Veterans
320
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 110 |
| Korea | 54 |
| First Gulf War | 52 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 114 |
| 75+ | 109 |
| 55 to 64 | 106 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 286 | 6.35% |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 7.82% |
| Black | 4 | 3.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.5%
Labor Force Participation
53.3%
Employment Rate
2.2%
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
68.47%
Born in Buena Vista city, Virginia
99.58%
Native Born
0.42%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.42%
Naturalized
99.58% of Buena Vista city, Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 68.47% having been born in Virginia. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.