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Buena Vista

California · 542 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 $47,153. Population has declined 9% since 2019. Median home value is $143,800. The poverty rate of 30.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
542
−9%since 2019
from 595 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
321 / sq mi
−9%since 2019
from 352 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
−20%since 2019
from 51.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
190367544720897201020202024Buena Vista
2024493
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,153
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $46,313 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,299
+38%since 2019
from $17,613 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2019
from 21.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.1%
−16.4 ptssince 2019
from 46.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $131,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,558
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,305 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2019
from 68.0% in 2019
17.0% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+8%since 2019
from 2.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(457)
Black1.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(84)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.4%(44)
Diversity Score48%(286)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67%(363)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino18.3%(99)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other1.6%(9)
Diversity Score47.3%(257)
Diversity Score
47
−1%since 2019
from 48 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2019
from 14.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
−2%since 2019
from 27.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2019
from 89.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 16.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.5%
+16.9 ptssince 2019
from 49.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.4%
+20.0 ptssince 2019
from 12.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 41.5% in 2019
Female
63.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2019
from 58.5% in 2019
Foreign born
14.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 16.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buena Vista, California?

Buena Vista, California has about 542 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Buena Vista, California earns about $47,153 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 $143,800, and the typical rent is about $1,558 a month.

How educated are people in Buena Vista, California?

About 24.0% 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 30.1% 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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