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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

1,664
+13%since 1990
from 1,472 in 1990
1990 – 2025
517 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 457 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.9
−7%since 1990
from 32.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Buena Vista
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

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

Housing

$43,300
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$282
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $191 in 1990
US average: $602
52.6%
−8.3 ptssince 1990
from 60.9% in 1990
47.4% rent
2.5
−30%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic34.9%(514)
Black64.9%(956)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score57%(840)
2000
White, non-Hispanic18.1%(301)
Black62.9%(1,046)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(298)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score66.2%(1,101)
66
+16%since 1990
from 57 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

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%
4.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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

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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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