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Buena Vista

Georgia · 1,585 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 $26,528. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $150,700. Households here earn about 57% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 132%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,585
−5%since 2000
from 1,664 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
492 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 517 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+27%since 2000
from 29.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Buena Vista
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,528
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,672 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,898
+74%since 2000
from $11,406 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.1%
−15.5 ptssince 2000
from 34.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,700
+132%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$349
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $282 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
40.1%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 52.6% in 2000
59.9% rent
Afford Score
5.7
+132%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic18.1%(301)
Black62.9%(1,046)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(298)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.2%(1,101)
2020
White, non-Hispanic20%(317)
Black61.2%(970)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(272)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other0.5%(8)
Diversity Score68.8%(1,090)
Diversity Score
69
+4%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
60.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+36%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
23.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.3%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 52.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.6%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.8%
−50.8 ptssince 2013
from 64.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buena Vista, Georgia?

Buena Vista, Georgia has about 1,585 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Buena Vista, Georgia earns about $26,528 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 $150,700, and the typical rent is about $349 a month.

How educated are people in Buena Vista, Georgia?

About 9.1% 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 19.1% 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 113 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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