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North Buena Vista

Iowa · 121 residents · 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 $37,143. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $113,100. With a median age of 49.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 161%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
121
−2%since 2000
from 124 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
130 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 134 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.9
+31%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
62941261591911990201020202024North Buena Vista
2024139
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,143
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,051
+81%since 2000
from $12,729 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.303
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade43.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade20.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,100
+161%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$267
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.5%
−45.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
17.5% rent
Vacancy rate
34.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+84%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(119)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(2)
Diversity Score
2
+2%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.7 min
+37%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.3%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
25.7%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
4.0%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Female
39.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−48.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Buena Vista, Iowa?

North Buena Vista, Iowa has about 121 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Buena Vista, Iowa earns about $37,143 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 $113,100, and the typical rent is about $267 a month.

How educated are people in North Buena Vista, Iowa?

About 2.0% 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 6.3% 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 31 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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