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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Buena Vista

Georgia · 1,664 residents · 3.219 sq mi
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Buena Vista has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,672. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,300. At a median age of 29.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 58% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,664
+13%since 1990
from 1,472 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
29.9
−7%since 1990
from 32.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Buena Vista
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 57.2%(120)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 99.7%(162)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.8%(129)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 198.7%(144)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 249.6%(160)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.6%(227)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4413.6%(227)
US avg: 16%
45 to 549.7%(162)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 647.1%(118)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 746.6%(109)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 844.7%(78)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.7%(28)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,672
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $11,548 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,406
+56%since 1990
from $7,306 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
34.7%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 37.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,300
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$282
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $191 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
52.6%
−8.3 ptssince 1990
from 60.9% in 1990
47.4% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic34.9%(514)
Black64.9%(956)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic18.1%(301)
Black62.9%(1,046)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(298)
Asian0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Guatemalan5.5%(94)
Mexican1.6%(27)
Puerto Rican1.2%(21)
Chilean1.2%(20)
Cuban0.1%(2)
Ancestry
American4.1%(71)
Brazilian3.6%(61)
English2.9%(50)
Irish2.6%(44)
Italian1.7%(30)
Greek1.4%(24)
Scottish1.3%(22)
German1.2%(20)
Arab0.4%(7)
Finnish0.4%(7)
Lebanese0.3%(5)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Belgian0.2%(4)
Dutch0.2%(3)
Egyptian0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest Central American population · Largest Guatemalan population · Largest American population · Largest Brazilian population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
57.9%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 52.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
−12%since 1990
from 19.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married41.5%(232)
Married40.4%(226)
Widowed6.6%(37)
Divorced11.4%(64)
Women 15+
Never married33.8%(229)
Married37.5%(254)
Widowed19.9%(135)
Divorced8.7%(59)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buena Vista, Georgia?

Buena Vista, Georgia has about 1,664 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Buena Vista, Georgia earns about $17,672 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buena Vista, Georgia expensive?

In Buena Vista, Georgia, the median home is worth about $43,300, and the typical rent is about $282 a month.

How educated are people in Buena Vista, Georgia?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Buena Vista, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buena Vista, Georgia?

About 34.7% of people in Buena Vista, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buena Vista, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Buena Vista, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 192 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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