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Buena Vista

Virginia · 6,650 residents · 6.438 sq mi
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Buena Vista has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,955. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $126,000. Households here earn about 35% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,650
+5%since 2000
from 6,349 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,033 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 986 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.6
−1%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Buena Vista
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,955
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,410 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,030
+16%since 2000
from $16,377 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,000
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.1%
−28.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
33.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+43%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(5,889)
Black4.8%(302)
Hispanic / Latino1%(64)
Asian0.4%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.8%(943)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90%(5,982)
Black5.2%(345)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(103)
Asian0.4%(29)
Other2.3%(150)
Diversity Score22.2%(1,473)
Diversity Score
22
+49%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+21%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.8%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buena Vista, Virginia?

Buena Vista, Virginia has about 6,650 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Buena Vista, Virginia earns about $39,955 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 $126,000, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Buena Vista, Virginia?

About 16.5% 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 20.6% of people in Buena Vista, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buena Vista, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Buena Vista, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 244 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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