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Buena Vista

Michigan · 6,816 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 $26,289. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $49,700. The poverty rate of 36.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,816
−13%since 2000
from 7,845 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,706 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,963 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.7
+8%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K8K8K1990201020202024Buena Vista
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,289
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,689 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,349
+8%since 2000
from $14,243 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
36.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$686
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $476 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.2%
−37.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
41.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+48%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19.4%(1,519)
Black68.6%(5,384)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(770)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.5%(4,513)
2010
White, non-Hispanic14.1%(961)
Black72.7%(4,957)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(688)
Asian0.3%(20)
Other4.6%(313)
Diversity Score57.3%(3,908)
Diversity Score
57
Unchangedsince 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+30%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.6%
−53.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Female
56.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buena Vista, Michigan?

Buena Vista, Michigan has about 6,816 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Buena Vista, Michigan earns about $26,289 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 $49,700, and the typical rent is about $686 a month.

How educated are people in Buena Vista, Michigan?

About 8.0% 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 36.0% 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 1,350 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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