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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Buena Vista

Virginia · 6,349 residents · 6.438 sq mi
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Buena Vista has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,410. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $71,400. Households here earn about 31% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,349
−1%since 1990
from 6,406 in 1990
1990 – 2025
986 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 995 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.9
+4%since 1990
from 36.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Buena Vista
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,410
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,929 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,377
+60%since 1990
from $10,241 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.4%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$71,400
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$403
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $294 in 1990
US average: $602
70.7%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 72.2% in 1990
29.3% rent
2.2
+23%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(6,059)
Black4.4%(282)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(65)
Diversity Score12.9%(828)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(5,889)
Black4.8%(302)
Hispanic / Latino1%(64)
Asian0.4%(27)
Diversity Score14.8%(943)
15
+15%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.5%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.0%
+13.5 ptssince 1990
from 55.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.7 min
−4%since 1990
from 14.2 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, Virginia?

Buena Vista, Virginia has about 6,349 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Buena Vista, Virginia earns about $32,410 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buena Vista, Virginia expensive?

In Buena Vista, Virginia, the median home is worth about $71,400, and the typical rent is about $403 a month.

How educated are people in Buena Vista, Virginia?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Buena Vista, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buena Vista, Virginia?

About 10.4% of people in Buena Vista, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buena Vista, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Buena Vista, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 57 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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