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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Buena Vista

Michigan · 7,845 residents · 3.996 sq mi
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Buena Vista has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,689. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $34,000. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,845
−4%since 1990
from 8,166 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,963 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 2,044 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.0
+1%since 1990
from 32.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K8K8K1990201020202024Buena Vista
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,689
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,043 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,243
+52%since 1990
from $9,396 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.9%
−5.9 ptssince 1990
from 28.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$34,000
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$476
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $432 in 1990
US average: $602
71.2%
−7.9 ptssince 1990
from 79.0% in 1990
28.8% rent
1.3
−13%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic30.8%(2,512)
Black61.5%(5,026)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(759)
Asian0.2%(20)
Diversity Score74%(6,041)
2000
White, non-Hispanic19.4%(1,519)
Black68.6%(5,384)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(770)
Asian0.2%(13)
Diversity Score57.5%(4,513)
58
−22%since 1990
from 74 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.6%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.1%
+16.1 ptssince 1990
from 58.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
−3%since 1990
from 13.5 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, Michigan?

Buena Vista, Michigan has about 7,845 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Buena Vista, Michigan earns about $26,689 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buena Vista, Michigan expensive?

In Buena Vista, Michigan, the median home is worth about $34,000, and the typical rent is about $476 a month.

How educated are people in Buena Vista, Michigan?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Buena Vista, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buena Vista, Michigan?

About 22.9% of people in Buena Vista, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buena Vista, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Buena Vista, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 321 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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