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Buena Vista

California · 493 residents · 1.688 sq mi
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Buena Vista has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,031. Population has fallen 21% since 2023, a loss of 131 residents. Median home value is $233,100. At a median age of 34.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 27% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

493
−21%since 2023
from 624 in 2023
2010 – 2024
292 / sq mi
−21%since 2023
from 370 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
34.9
+2%since 2023
from 34.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
190367544720897201020202024Buena Vista
2024493
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$72,031
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $88,664 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$43,048
+14%since 2023
from $37,767 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.9%
−11.7 ptssince 2023
from 58.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.300
+37%since 2023
from 0.219 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade35.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$233,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $225,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
78.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2023
from 67.4% in 2023
21.9% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
15.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
23.8%
−29.0 ptssince 2023
from 52.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.2
+28%since 2023
from 2.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(526)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.1%(63)
Diversity Score34.5%(215)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(447)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.3%(46)
Diversity Score21.2%(104)
21
−39%since 2023
from 35 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 25.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

94.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 91.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
5.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

21.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
51.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2023
from 61.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
50.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 40.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

35.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 37.8% in 2023
64.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 62.2% in 2023
8.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
16.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
17.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
6.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
90.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 91.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2023
from 89.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buena Vista, California?

Buena Vista, California has about 493 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buena Vista, California?

The typical household in Buena Vista, California earns about $72,031 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buena Vista, California expensive?

In Buena Vista, California, the median home is worth about $233,100.

How educated are people in Buena Vista, California?

About 23.7% of adults age 25 and over in Buena Vista, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buena Vista, California?

About 0.0% of people in Buena Vista, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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