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Buena Vista

Pennsylvania · 301 residents · 0.187 sq mi
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Buena Vista has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,563. Population has declined 4% since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $47,600. With a median age of 64.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 53% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 64.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
301
−4%since 2023
from 314 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Population density
1,610 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 1,679 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
64.3
Unchangedsince 2023
from 64.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2023 – 2024
30030430831131520232024Buena Vista
2024301
20232024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,563
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $35,500 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2023 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,973
Unchangedsince 2023
from $15,954 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.169
+6%since 2023
from 0.160 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade51.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information48.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $47,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2023 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2023
from 86.7% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
1.3
−2%since 2023
from 1.3 in 2023
2023 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic43%(135)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian57%(179)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.3%(192)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.2%(121)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian59.8%(180)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.1%(181)
Diversity Score
60
−2%since 2023
from 61 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
25.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 30.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 71.0% in 2023
Female
30.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 29.0% in 2023
Foreign born
59.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 57.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
40.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 43.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buena Vista, Pennsylvania?

Buena Vista, Pennsylvania has about 301 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Buena Vista, Pennsylvania earns about $36,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buena Vista, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Buena Vista, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $47,600.

How educated are people in Buena Vista, Pennsylvania?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Buena Vista, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buena Vista, Pennsylvania?

About 8.6% of people in Buena Vista, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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