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North Buena Vista

Iowa · 107 residents (2025 est.) · 0.928 sq mi
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North Buena Vista has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,719. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $109,400. With a median age of 53.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 31% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
139
+12%since 2000
from 124 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
150 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 134 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.9
+42%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:107 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
62941261591911990201020202024North Buena Vista
2024139
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,719
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,701
+157%since 2000
from $12,729 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
+28%since 2010
from 0.303 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing8.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,400
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$760
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
19.7% rent
Vacancy rate
53.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+28%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(122)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(139)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.5%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+24%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.4%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.8%
−14.6 ptssince 2011
from 71.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−52.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.5%
+17.4 ptssince 2012
from 12.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
+42.5 ptssince 2017
from 50.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Buena Vista, Iowa?

North Buena Vista, Iowa has about 139 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Buena Vista, Iowa?

The typical household in North Buena Vista, Iowa earns about $51,719 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Buena Vista, Iowa expensive?

In North Buena Vista, Iowa, the median home is worth about $109,400, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in North Buena Vista, Iowa?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in North Buena Vista, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Buena Vista, Iowa?

About 9.4% of people in North Buena Vista, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Buena Vista, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, North Buena Vista, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 13 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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