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Buena Vista

California · 429 residents · 1.688 sq mi
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Buena Vista has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,885. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $168,100. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 48% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
429
−1%vs 2011
vs 435 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
254 / sq mi
−1%vs 2011
vs 258 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.2
+60%vs 2011
vs 27.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,885
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $32,944 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,957
+27%vs 2011
vs $12,573 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
+12.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.244
+34%vs 2011
vs 0.182 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing12.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services11.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $165,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
55.6%
−32.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.8% in 2011
26.1% rent
Vacancy rate
20.0%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
47.6%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
+5%vs 2011
vs 5.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(298)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other31.5%(137)
Diversity Score53.9%(235)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(347)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other22%(94)
Diversity Score53.4%(229)
Diversity Score
53
−1%vs 2011
vs 54 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
−4%vs 2011
vs 31.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.2%
−13.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.5%
+17.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
12.0%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.4% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.2%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
3.9%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
31.7%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.1% in 2011
Female
68.3%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.9% in 2011
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.5% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.9%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buena Vista, California?

Buena Vista, California has about 429 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Buena Vista, California earns about $31,885 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 $168,100.

How educated are people in Buena Vista, California?

About 27.8% 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 9.5% of people in Buena Vista, California live below the federal poverty line.

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