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Buena Vista

District of Columbia · Washington · 7,203 residents · 0.841 sq mi
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Buena Vista has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,407. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $397,500. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 58% less than the Washington median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Buena Vista; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
26% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,203
Population density
8,565 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,407
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$30,424
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$397,500
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,247
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
26.5%
73.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
53.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(187)
Black91.4%(6,587)
Hispanic / Latino2%(141)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other3.9%(278)
Diversity Score20.1%(1,451)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(187)
Black91.4%(6,587)
Hispanic / Latino2%(141)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other3.9%(278)
Diversity Score20.1%(1,451)
Diversity Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
44.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
29.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
40.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
Female
57.0%
Foreign born
5.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buena Vista, Washington, District of Columbia?

Buena Vista, Washington, District of Columbia has about 7,203 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buena Vista, Washington, District of Columbia?

The typical household in Buena Vista, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $46,407 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buena Vista, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?

In Buena Vista, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $397,500, and the typical rent is about $1,247 a month.

How educated are people in Buena Vista, Washington, District of Columbia?

About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in Buena Vista, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buena Vista, Washington, District of Columbia?

About 38.8% of people in Buena Vista, Washington, District of Columbia 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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