Buena Vista, VA

Q: What is the Total Population of Buena Vista?

Total Population of Buena Vista is 6,639.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of Buena Vista?

Total Male Population of Buena Vista is 3,128.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of Buena Vista?

Total Female Population of Buena Vista is 3,511.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Buena Vista?

There are 89.09 Males per 100 Females in Buena Vista.

Q: What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Buena Vista?

There are 112.24 Females per 100 Males in Buena Vista.

Q: What is the Median Population Age in Buena Vista?

Median Population Age in Buena Vista is 35.3 Years.

Q: What is the Average Family Size in Buena Vista

Average Family Size in Buena Vista is 2.7 People.

Q: What is the Average Household Size in Buena Vista

Average Household Size in Buena Vista is 2.3 People.

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Buena Vista?

Per Capita income in Buena Vista is $32,925.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in Buena Vista?

Median Family Income in Buena Vista is $55,717.

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Buena Vista Map

Buena Vista Overview

6,639

TOTAL POPULATION

3,128

MALE POPULATION

3,511

FEMALE POPULATION

89.09

MALES / 100 FEMALES

112.24

FEMALES / 100 MALES

35.3

MEDIAN AGE

2.7

AVG FAMILY SIZE

2.3

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

$32,925

PER CAPITA INCOME

$55,717

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$48,783

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

22.0%

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]

78.0¢/ $1

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]

0.56

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

3,160

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

58.2%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

1.3%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Buena Vista Zip Codes

24416

Buena Vista Area Codes

434, 540

Race in Buena Vista

The most populous races in Buena Vista are White / Caucasian (5,771 | 86.9%), Two or more Races (464 | 7.0%), and Black / African American (275 | 4.1%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	36	0.5%
Black / African American	275	4.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific	15	0.2%
Hispanic or Latino	98	1.5%
Native / Alaskan	8	0.1%
White / Caucasian	5,771	86.9%
Two or more Races	464	7.0%
Some other Race	70	1.1%
Total	6,639	100.0%

Ancestry in Buena Vista

The most populous ancestries reported in Buena Vista are American (2,016 | 30.4%), English (398 | 6.0%), Irish (354 | 5.3%), German (327 | 4.9%), and European (260 | 3.9%), together accounting for 50.5% of all Buena Vista residents.

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
American	2,016	30.4%
British	7	0.1%
Burmese	6	0.1%
Celtic	16	0.2%
Central American	30	0.4%
Cherokee	77	1.2%
Colombian	6	0.1%
Danish	130	2.0%
Eastern European	45	0.7%
English	398	6.0%
European	260	3.9%
French	166	2.5%
French American Indian	38	0.6%
German	327	4.9%
Greek	41	0.6%
Honduran	30	0.4%
Indian (Asian)	6	0.1%
Irish	354	5.3%
Italian	152	2.3%
Korean	6	0.1%
Mexican	39	0.6%
Native Hawaiian	15	0.2%
Northern European	35	0.5%
Norwegian	108	1.6%
Peruvian	17	0.3%
Polish	6	0.1%
Russian	6	0.1%
Scandinavian	56	0.8%
Scotch-Irish	165	2.5%
Scottish	54	0.8%
South American	23	0.4%
Spanish	6	0.1%
Sri Lankan	27	0.4%
Swedish	33	0.5%
Thai	13	0.2%
Welsh	26	0.4%
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Immigrants in Buena Vista

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Buena Vista came from Eastern Europe (18 | 0.3%), Europe (18 | 0.3%), Latin America (17 | 0.3%), Peru (17 | 0.3%), and South America (17 | 0.3%), together accounting for 1.3% of all Buena Vista residents.

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Asia	5	0.1%
Eastern Europe	18	0.3%
Europe	18	0.3%
Latin America	17	0.3%
Latvia	6	0.1%
Lithuania	12	0.2%
Nepal	5	0.1%
Peru	17	0.3%
South America	17	0.3%
South Central Asia	5	0.1%
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Sex and Age in Buena Vista

The most populous age groups in Buena Vista are 15 to 19 Years (394 | 12.6%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (360 | 10.2%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	69 (2.2%)	258 (7.3%)
5 to 9 Years	183 (5.9%)	162 (4.6%)
10 to 14 Years	205 (6.6%)	265 (7.5%)
15 to 19 Years	394 (12.6%)	333 (9.5%)
20 to 24 Years	386 (12.3%)	360 (10.2%)
25 to 29 Years	156 (5.0%)	216 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Years	154 (4.9%)	169 (4.8%)
35 to 39 Years	141 (4.5%)	117 (3.3%)
40 to 44 Years	231 (7.4%)	158 (4.5%)
45 to 49 Years	195 (6.2%)	188 (5.3%)
50 to 54 Years	178 (5.7%)	180 (5.1%)
55 to 59 Years	123 (3.9%)	229 (6.5%)
60 to 64 Years	226 (7.2%)	177 (5.0%)
65 to 69 Years	155 (5.0%)	164 (4.7%)
70 to 74 Years	136 (4.3%)	214 (6.1%)
75 to 79 Years	44 (1.4%)	132 (3.8%)
80 to 84 Years	91 (2.9%)	79 (2.2%)
85 Years and over	61 (1.9%)	110 (3.1%)
Total	3,128 (100.0%)	3,511 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Buena Vista

Median Family Size in Buena Vista

The median family size in Buena Vista is 2.67 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,192 | 63.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.83 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (156 | 8.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.28 persons per family.

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	1,192 (63.4%)	2.83
Single Male/Father	156 (8.3%)	2.28
Single Female/Mother	533 (28.3%)	2.44
Total Families	1,881 (100.0%)	2.67

Median Household Size in Buena Vista

The median household size in Buena Vista is 2.29 persons per household, with married-couple households (1,192 | 44.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.89 persons per household. non-family households (774 | 29.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.12 persons per household.

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	1,192 (44.9%)	2.89
Single Male/Father	156 (5.9%)	2.36
Single Female/Mother	533 (20.1%)	2.64
Non-family	774 (29.1%)	1.12
Total Households	2,655 (100.0%)	2.29

Household Size by Marriage Status in Buena Vista

Out of a total of 2,655 households in Buena Vista, 1,881 (70.9%) are family households, while 774 (29.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 875, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 690.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	690 (26.0%)
2-Person Households	875 (33.0%)	84 (3.2%)
3-Person Households	544 (20.5%)	0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households	283 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households	112 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	26 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	41 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,881 (70.9%)	774 (29.1%)

Female Fertility in Buena Vista

Fertility by Age in Buena Vista

Average fertility rate in Buena Vista is 46.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 99.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
20 to 34 years	74 (100.0%)	99.0
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	74 (100.0%)	46.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Buena Vista

64.9% of women with births (74) in Buena Vista are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 35.1% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 35.1% of them unmarried.

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years	48 (64.9%)	26 (35.1%)
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	48 (64.9%)	26 (35.1%)

Fertility by Education in Buena Vista

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Buena Vista

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0.0
High School Diploma	13 (17.6%)	31.0
College or Associate's Degree	18 (24.3%)	24.0
Bachelor's Degree	23 (31.1%)	106.0
Graduate Degree	20 (27.0%)	308.0
Total	74 (100.0%)	46.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Buena Vista

35.1% of women with births in Buena Vista are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	13 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	18 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree	10 (43.5%)	13 (56.5%)
Graduate Degree	20 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	48 (64.9%)	26 (35.1%)

Income in Buena Vista

Income Overview in Buena Vista

Per Capita Income in Buena Vista is $32,925, while median incomes of families and households are $55,717 and $48,783 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	6,639	$32,925
Median Family Income	1,881	$55,717
Mean Family Income	1,881	$69,804
Median Household Income	2,655	$48,783
Mean Household Income	2,655	$81,044
Income Deficit	1,881	$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)	6,639	22.02%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	6,639	77.98¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	6,639	0.56

Earnings by Sex in Buena Vista

Average Earnings in Buena Vista are $28,566, $32,747 for men and $25,536 for women, a difference of 22.0%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	1,851 (53.3%)	$32,747
Female	1,623 (46.7%)	$25,536
Total	3,474 (100.0%)	$28,566

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Buena Vista

The most common earnings brackets in Buena Vista are $2,499 or less for men (341 | 18.4%) and $2,499 or less for women (155 | 9.6%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	341 (18.4%)	155 (9.6%)
$2,500 to $4,999	53 (2.9%)	89 (5.5%)
$5,000 to $7,499	31 (1.7%)	85 (5.2%)
$7,500 to $9,999	7 (0.4%)	73 (4.5%)
$10,000 to $12,499	72 (3.9%)	154 (9.5%)
$12,500 to $14,999	5 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,499	27 (1.5%)	99 (6.1%)
$17,500 to $19,999	123 (6.7%)	103 (6.4%)
$20,000 to $22,499	23 (1.2%)	30 (1.8%)
$22,500 to $24,999	33 (1.8%)	13 (0.8%)
$25,000 to $29,999	184 (9.9%)	146 (9.0%)
$30,000 to $34,999	104 (5.6%)	101 (6.2%)
$35,000 to $39,999	77 (4.2%)	129 (8.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999	53 (2.9%)	10 (0.6%)
$45,000 to $49,999	108 (5.8%)	105 (6.5%)
$50,000 to $54,999	82 (4.4%)	82 (5.1%)
$55,000 to $64,999	195 (10.5%)	58 (3.6%)
$65,000 to $74,999	89 (4.8%)	67 (4.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999	40 (2.2%)	68 (4.2%)
$100,000+	204 (11.0%)	56 (3.5%)
Total	1,851 (100.0%)	1,623 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Buena Vista

Average earnings in Buena Vista are $48,250 for men and $29,270 for women, a difference of 39.3%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $138,013, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $26,689. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $71,875, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $16,866.

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	$61,719	$27,893
High School Diploma	$26,689	$16,866
College or Associate's Degree	$47,700	$27,474
Bachelor's Degree	$138,013	$50,076
Graduate Degree	$64,663	$71,875
Total	$48,250	$29,270

Family Income in Buena Vista

Family Income Brackets in Buena Vista

According to the Buena Vista family income data, there are 472 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.1% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 21 families (1.1%) belonging to this category.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	38	2.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	38	2.0%
$15,000 to $24,999	173	9.2%
$25,000 to $34,999	246	13.1%
$35,000 to $49,999	342	18.2%
$50,000 to $74,999	472	25.1%
$75,000 to $99,999	277	14.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	207	11.0%
$150,000 to $199,999	21	1.1%
$200,000+	71	3.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Buena Vista

5-person families (97 | 5.2%) account for the highest median family income in Buena Vista with $68,150 per family, while 2-person families (957 | 50.9%) have the highest median income of $27,792 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	957 (50.9%)	$55,583
3-Person Families	516 (27.4%)	$40,100
4-Person Families	260 (13.8%)	$57,625
5-Person Families	97 (5.2%)	$68,150
6-Person Families	26 (1.4%)	$0
7+ Person Families	25 (1.3%)	$0
Total	1,881 (100.0%)	$55,717

Family Income by Number of Earners in Buena Vista

The median family income in Buena Vista is $55,717, with families comprising 3+ earners (133) having the highest median family income of $105,450, while families with no earners (221) have the lowest median family income of $26,042, accounting for 7.1% and 11.7% of families, respectively.

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	221 (11.7%)	$26,042
1 Earner	695 (36.9%)	$53,245
2 Earners	832 (44.2%)	$57,123
3+ Earners	133 (7.1%)	$105,450
Total	1,881 (100.0%)	$55,717

Household Income in Buena Vista

Household Income Brackets in Buena Vista

With 483 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Buena Vista, accounting for 18.2% of all households. In contrast, only 21 households (0.8%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	143	5.4%
$10,000 to $14,999	101	3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999	372	14.0%
$25,000 to $34,999	356	13.4%
$35,000 to $49,999	483	18.2%
$50,000 to $74,999	483	18.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	308	11.6%
$100,000 to $149,999	279	10.5%
$150,000 to $199,999	21	0.8%
$200,000+	109	4.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Buena Vista

The median household income in Buena Vista is $48,783, with the highest median household income of $57,363 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 987 households (37.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $33,385, with 696 households (26.2%) in this group.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	257 (9.7%)	$49,061
25 to 44 Years	715 (26.9%)	$46,625
45 to 64 Years	987 (37.2%)	$57,363
65+ Years	696 (26.2%)	$33,385
Total	2,655 (100.0%)	$48,783

Poverty in Buena Vista

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Buena Vista

With 15.1% poverty level for males and 28.3% for females among the residents of Buena Vista, 15 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 54 males (80.6%) and 202 females (60.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	45 (17.4%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	6 (12.8%)
6 to 11 Years	92 (38.7%)	202 (60.5%)
12 to 14 Years	14 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)
15 Years	54 (80.6%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.7%)
18 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	95 (28.1%)
25 to 34 Years	31 (10.1%)	188 (51.8%)
35 to 44 Years	50 (13.4%)	79 (28.7%)
45 to 54 Years	140 (37.5%)	71 (19.3%)
55 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	103 (25.4%)
65 to 74 Years	23 (9.1%)	59 (15.9%)
75 Years and over	39 (20.9%)	40 (13.8%)
Total	443 (15.1%)	891 (28.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Buena Vista

According to the poverty statistics in Buena Vista, males aged under 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	69 (100.0%)	213 (82.6%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	41 (87.2%)
6 to 11 Years	146 (61.3%)	132 (39.5%)
12 to 14 Years	136 (90.7%)	46 (100.0%)
15 Years	13 (19.4%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	159 (100.0%)	42 (93.3%)
18 to 24 Years	415 (100.0%)	243 (71.9%)
25 to 34 Years	277 (89.9%)	175 (48.2%)
35 to 44 Years	322 (86.6%)	196 (71.3%)
45 to 54 Years	233 (62.5%)	297 (80.7%)
55 to 64 Years	347 (100.0%)	303 (74.6%)
65 to 74 Years	230 (90.9%)	313 (84.1%)
75 Years and over	148 (79.1%)	251 (86.3%)
Total	2,495 (84.9%)	2,252 (71.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Buena Vista

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Buena Vista show that 7.0% or 84 of the total 1,192 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 10.3%, comprising of 25 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	776 (92.9%)	59 (7.1%)
1 or 2 Children	218 (89.7%)	25 (10.3%)
3 or 4 Children	89 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	25 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,108 (92.9%)	84 (7.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Buena Vista

According to the poverty data in Buena Vista, 5.1% or 8 single-father households and 42.8% or 228 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (8.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 113 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	0 (0.0%)	64 (24.1%)
1 or 2 Children	8 (8.1%)	51 (32.9%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	113 (100.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	8 (5.1%)	228 (42.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Buena Vista

The poverty data for Buena Vista shows that 84 of the married-couple family households (7.0%) and 236 of the single-parent households (34.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 25 households (10.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 113 household (100.0%) living below poverty.

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	59 (7.1%)	64 (19.9%)
1 or 2 Children	25 (10.3%)	59 (23.2%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	113 (100.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	84 (7.0%)	236 (34.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Buena Vista

Employment by Class of Employer in Buena Vista

Among the 3,056 employed individuals in Buena Vista, private company employees (1,994 | 65.2%), not-for-profit organizations (373 | 12.2%), and local government employees (305 | 10.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	1,994	65.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	80	2.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	113	3.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations	373	12.2%
Local Government Employees	305	10.0%
State Government Employees	191	6.2%
Federal Government Employees	0	0.0%
Unpaid Family Workers	0	0.0%
Total	3,056	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Buena Vista

According to the labor force statistics for Buena Vista, out of the total population over 16 years of age (5,430), 58.2% or 3,160 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.3% or 41 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 87.4% or 325 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 4.3% or 24 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	305 (46.2%)	12 (3.9%)
20 to 24 Years	495 (66.4%)	6 (1.2%)
25 to 29 Years	325 (87.4%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years	279 (86.4%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	496 (76.7%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	557 (75.2%)	24 (4.3%)
55 to 59 Years	262 (74.4%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years	301 (74.7%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	90 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	49 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	3,160 (58.2%)	41 (1.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Buena Vista

According to labor force statistics for Buena Vista, 78.2% of individuals (2,219) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,838) are in the labor force, with 1.1% or 24 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.9% or 631 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 3.8% or 24 of them being unemployed.

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	314 (71.5%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	640 (83.1%)	0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree	635 (69.7%)	35 (3.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	631 (87.9%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	2,219 (78.2%)	31 (1.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Buena Vista

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Buena Vista are Management (324 | 10.4%), Community & Social Service (288 | 9.2%), Education Instruction & Library (145 | 4.6%), Business & Financial (137 | 4.4%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (128 | 4.1%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Buena Vista, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Management (64.2%), and Community & Social Service (59.7%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	116 (35.8%)	208 (64.2%)
Business & Financial	56 (40.9%)	81 (59.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	38 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics	23 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	15 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service	116 (40.3%)	172 (59.7%)
Education, Arts & Media	49 (58.3%)	35 (41.7%)
Legal Services & Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library	67 (46.2%)	78 (53.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	0 (0.0%)	59 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	83 (64.8%)	45 (35.2%)
Health Technologists	45 (57.7%)	33 (42.3%)
Total (Category)	409 (44.7%)	506 (55.3%)
Total (Overall)	1,799 (57.7%)	1,318 (42.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Buena Vista are Personal Care & Service (392 | 12.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (384 | 12.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (183 | 5.9%), Security & Protection (136 | 4.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (91 | 2.9%).

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Buena Vista, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (96.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (94.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (70.1%), and Personal Care & Service (46.4%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	0 (0.0%)	10 (100.0%)
Security & Protection	131 (96.3%)	5 (3.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention	86 (94.5%)	5 (5.5%)
Law Enforcement	45 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving	115 (29.9%)	269 (70.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	148 (80.9%)	35 (19.1%)
Personal Care & Service	210 (53.6%)	182 (46.4%)
Total (Category)	604 (54.7%)	501 (45.3%)
Total (Overall)	1,799 (57.7%)	1,318 (42.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Buena Vista are Office & Administration (287 | 9.2%), and Sales & Related (211 | 6.8%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	176 (83.4%)	35 (16.6%)
Office & Administration	97 (33.8%)	190 (66.2%)
Total (Category)	273 (54.8%)	225 (45.2%)
Total (Overall)	1,799 (57.7%)	1,318 (42.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Buena Vista are Construction & Extraction (171 | 5.5%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (53 | 1.7%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (21 | 0.7%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	53 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction	171 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	21 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	245 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	1,799 (57.7%)	1,318 (42.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Buena Vista are Production (202 | 6.5%), Material Moving (103 | 3.3%), and Transportation (49 | 1.6%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	155 (76.7%)	47 (23.3%)
Transportation	40 (81.6%)	9 (18.4%)
Material Moving	73 (70.9%)	30 (29.1%)
Total (Category)	268 (75.7%)	86 (24.3%)
Total (Overall)	1,799 (57.7%)	1,318 (42.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Buena Vista

Employment Industries in Buena Vista

The major employment industries in Buena Vista include Accommodation & Food Services (580 | 18.6%), Educational Services (459 | 14.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (344 | 11.0%), Retail Trade (317 | 10.2%), and Manufacturing (263 | 8.4%).

Employment Industries by Sex in Buena Vista

The Buena Vista industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (90.4%), and Professional & Scientific (88.6%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	53 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	72 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	180 (95.7%)	8 (4.3%)
Manufacturing	192 (73.0%)	71 (27.0%)
Wholesale Trade	5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade	235 (74.1%)	82 (25.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing	12 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Utilities	23 (48.9%)	24 (51.1%)
Information	0 (0.0%)	21 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance	56 (59.0%)	39 (41.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	17 (65.4%)	9 (34.6%)
Professional & Scientific	8 (11.4%)	62 (88.6%)
Enterprise Management	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	134 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Educational Services	201 (43.8%)	258 (56.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	33 (9.6%)	311 (90.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	18 (29.5%)	43 (70.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services	333 (57.4%)	247 (42.6%)
Public Administration	129 (72.9%)	48 (27.1%)
Total	1,799 (57.7%)	1,318 (42.3%)

Education in Buena Vista

School Enrollment in Buena Vista

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,262 students in Buena Vista are college / undergraduate (1,051 | 46.5%), middle school (361 | 16.0%), and high school (356 | 15.7%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	141	6.2%
Kindergarten	48	2.1%
Elementary School	290	12.8%
Middle School	361	16.0%
High School	356	15.7%
College / Undergraduate	1,051	46.5%
Graduate / Professional	15	0.7%
Total	2,262	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Buena Vista

Out of a total of 2,262 students who are enrolled in schools in Buena Vista, 1,027 (45.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,235 (54.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 458 (83.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 455 (98.3% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	37 (27.6%)	97 (72.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old	254 (86.7%)	39 (13.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	455 (98.3%)	8 (1.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	217 (78.3%)	60 (21.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	158 (38.2%)	256 (61.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	88 (16.1%)	458 (83.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	19 (18.4%)	84 (81.6%)
35 Years and over	7 (21.9%)	25 (78.1%)
Total	1,235 (54.6%)	1,027 (45.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Buena Vista

Bio, nature & agricultural (169 | 18.4%), education (126 | 13.7%), arts & humanities (106 | 11.6%), liberal arts & history (97 | 10.6%), and social sciences (74 | 8.1%) are the most common fields of study among 918 individuals in Buena Vista who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	53	5.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	169	18.4%
Physical & Health Sciences	0	0.0%
Psychology	23	2.5%
Social Sciences	74	8.1%
Engineering	39	4.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies	0	0.0%
Science & Technology	59	6.4%
Business	25	2.7%
Education	126	13.7%
Literature & Languages	63	6.9%
Liberal Arts & History	97	10.6%
Visual & Performing Arts	62	6.8%
Communications	22	2.4%
Arts & Humanities	106	11.6%
Total	918	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Buena Vista

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Buena Vista

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Buena Vista are males with 2 vehicles (881, accounting for 50.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (291, making up 76.5%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	19 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle	333 (19.0%)	443 (38.5%)
2 Vehicles	881 (50.3%)	291 (25.3%)
3 Vehicles	209 (11.9%)	123 (10.7%)
4 Vehicles	244 (13.9%)	211 (18.3%)
5 or more Vehicles	65 (3.7%)	84 (7.3%)
Total	1,751 (100.0%)	1,152 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Buena Vista

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Buena Vista are 15 to 19 minutes (763 commuters, 25.9%), 5 to 9 minutes (631 commuters, 21.4%), and 10 to 14 minutes (576 commuters, 19.6%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	175	5.9%
5 to 9 Minutes	631	21.4%
10 to 14 Minutes	576	19.6%
15 to 19 Minutes	763	25.9%
20 to 24 Minutes	347	11.8%
25 to 29 Minutes	73	2.5%
30 to 34 Minutes	250	8.5%
35 to 39 Minutes	6	0.2%
40 to 44 Minutes	9	0.3%
45 to 59 Minutes	56	1.9%
60 to 89 Minutes	47	1.6%
90 or more Minutes	11	0.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Buena Vista

The most common commute times in Buena Vista are 15 to 19 minutes (440 commuters, 25.1%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (323 commuters, 27.2%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	93 (5.3%)	82 (6.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes	318 (18.1%)	313 (26.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes	398 (22.7%)	178 (15.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes	440 (25.1%)	323 (27.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes	214 (12.2%)	133 (11.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes	73 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes	161 (9.2%)	89 (7.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	9 (0.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes	18 (1.0%)	38 (3.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes	36 (2.1%)	11 (0.9%)
90 or more Minutes	5 (0.3%)	6 (0.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Buena Vista

The most frequent times of departure to work in Buena Vista are 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (476, 27.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (232, 19.5%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	81 (4.6%)	124 (10.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	30 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	139 (7.9%)	9 (0.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	97 (5.5%)	20 (1.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	60 (3.4%)	95 (8.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	331 (18.9%)	147 (12.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	125 (7.1%)	232 (19.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	119 (6.8%)	167 (14.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	42 (2.4%)	103 (8.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	36 (2.1%)	18 (1.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	57 (3.3%)	17 (1.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	82 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	81 (4.6%)	174 (14.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	476 (27.1%)	82 (6.9%)
Total	1,756 (100.0%)	1,188 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Buena Vista

Occupancy by Ownership in Buena Vista

Of the total 2,655 dwellings in Buena Vista, owner-occupied units account for 1,533 (57.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,122 (42.3%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	1,533	57.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	1,122	42.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units	2,655	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Buena Vista

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	690	26.0%
2-Person Household	959	36.1%
3-Person Household	544	20.5%
4+ Person Household	462	17.4%
Total Housing Units	2,655	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Buena Vista

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	415 (60.1%)	275 (39.9%)
2-Person Household	574 (59.9%)	385 (40.2%)
3-Person Household	296 (54.4%)	248 (45.6%)
4+ Person Household	248 (53.7%)	214 (46.3%)
Total Housing Units	1,533 (57.7%)	1,122 (42.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Buena Vista

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	151 (37.5%)	252 (62.5%)
High School Diploma	595 (78.0%)	168 (22.0%)
College/Associate Degree	420 (46.7%)	480 (53.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	367 (62.3%)	222 (37.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Buena Vista

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	619	23.3%
35 to 44 Years	353	13.3%
45 to 54 Years	487	18.3%
55 to 64 Years	500	18.8%
65 to 74 Years	361	13.6%
75 to 84 Years	227	8.6%
85 Years and Over	108	4.1%
Total	2,655	100.0%

Housing Finances in Buena Vista

Median Income by Occupancy in Buena Vista

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	1,533 (57.7%)	$55,842
Renter-Occupied	1,122 (42.3%)	$47,594
Average	2,655 (100.0%)	$48,783

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Buena Vista

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	65 (4.2%)	28 (2.5%)
$5,000 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	50 (4.5%)
$10,000 to $14,999	49 (3.2%)	53 (4.7%)
$15,000 to $19,999	174 (11.4%)	22 (2.0%)
$20,000 to $24,999	82 (5.3%)	94 (8.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999	99 (6.5%)	258 (23.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999	248 (16.2%)	236 (21.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999	258 (16.8%)	224 (20.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	285 (18.6%)	24 (2.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999	210 (13.7%)	68 (6.1%)
$150,000 or more	63 (4.1%)	65 (5.8%)
Total	1,533 (100.0%)	1,122 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Buena Vista

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	89 (5.8%)	32 (2.9%)
$300 to $499	361 (23.5%)	14 (1.3%)
$500 to $799	466 (30.4%)	228 (20.3%)
$800 to $999	240 (15.7%)	215 (19.2%)
$1,000 to $1,499	203 (13.2%)	356 (31.7%)
$1,500 to $1,999	36 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499	104 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more	34 (2.2%)	39 (3.5%)
Total	1,533 (100.0%)	1,122 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Buena Vista

Housing Structures in Buena Vista

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	2,304	86.8%
Single Unit, Attached	39	1.5%
2 Unit Apartments	24	0.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	16	0.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	33	1.2%
10 or more Apartments	115	4.3%
Mobile Home / Other	124	4.7%
Total	2,655	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Buena Vista

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	1,435 (62.3%)	869 (37.7%)
Single Unit, Attached	0 (0.0%)	39 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	24 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	16 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	33 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments	0 (0.0%)	115 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other	98 (79.0%)	26 (21.0%)
Total	1,533 (57.7%)	1,122 (42.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Buena Vista

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms	0 (0.0%)	87 (7.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms	527 (34.4%)	432 (38.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms	522 (34.1%)	318 (28.3%)
8 or more Rooms	484 (31.6%)	285 (25.4%)
Total	1,533 (100.0%)	1,122 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Buena Vista

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	633 (41.3%)	294 (26.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	80 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)
Electricity	711 (46.4%)	810 (72.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	7 (0.5%)	18 (1.6%)
Coal or Coke	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	102 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,533 (100.0%)	1,122 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Buena Vista

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	21 (1.4%)	111 (9.9%)
1 Vehicle	485 (31.6%)	368 (32.8%)
2 Vehicles	628 (41.0%)	486 (43.3%)
3 or more Vehicles	399 (26.0%)	157 (14.0%)
Total	1,533 (100.0%)	1,122 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Buena Vista

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Buena Vista

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	695	838
Median Property Value	$133,000	$163,700
Median Household Income	$36,671	$29
Monthly Housing Costs	$438	$34
Real Estate Taxes	$1,533	$21

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Buena Vista

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	63 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999	160 (23.0%)	104 (12.4%)
$100,000 to $299,999	472 (67.9%)	651 (77.7%)
$300,000 to $499,999	0 (0.0%)	57 (6.8%)
$500,000 to $749,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,999	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.9%)
$1,000,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.2%)
Total	695 (100.0%)	838 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Buena Vista

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	52 (7.5%)	86 (10.3%)
$10,000 to $24,999	176 (25.3%)	13 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999	50 (7.2%)	129 (15.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999	184 (26.5%)	49 (5.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999	96 (13.8%)	64 (7.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999	76 (10.9%)	162 (19.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999	27 (3.9%)	209 (24.9%)
$150,000 or more	34 (4.9%)	183 (21.8%)
Total	695 (100.0%)	838 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Buena Vista

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	173 (24.9%)	75,167 (8,969.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x	156 (22.5%)	279 (33.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x	122 (17.5%)	276 (32.9%)
4.0x or more	203 (29.2%)	43 (5.1%)
Total	695 (100.0%)	838 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Buena Vista

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	88 (12.7%)	13 (1.5%)
$800 to $1,499	251 (36.1%)	134 (16.0%)
$800 to $1,499	356 (51.2%)	399 (47.6%)
Total	695 (100.0%)	838 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Buena Vista

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Buena Vista

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	305 (81.6%)	69 (18.4%)
6 to 18 Years	1,274 (99.5%)	7 (0.5%)
19 to 25 Years	944 (86.1%)	153 (14.0%)
26 to 34 Years	495 (89.0%)	61 (11.0%)
35 to 44 Years	616 (95.2%)	31 (4.8%)
45 to 54 Years	717 (96.8%)	24 (3.2%)
55 to 64 Years	677 (89.9%)	76 (10.1%)
65 to 74 Years	625 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older	478 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	6,131 (93.6%)	421 (6.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Buena Vista

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	305 (81.6%)	69 (18.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	1,274 (99.5%)	7 (0.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	944 (86.1%)	153 (14.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Buena Vista

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	968 (97.7%)	23 (2.3%)
$25,000 to $49,999	1,391 (86.4%)	219 (13.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999	1,231 (93.3%)	88 (6.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999	815 (98.2%)	15 (1.8%)
$100,000 and over	1,261 (94.8%)	69 (5.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Buena Vista

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	161 (43.0%)	220 (58.8%)
6 to 18 Years	448 (35.0%)	1,112 (86.8%)
19 to 25 Years	77 (7.0%)	879 (80.1%)
25 to 34 Years	215 (38.7%)	427 (76.8%)
35 to 44 Years	203 (31.4%)	441 (68.2%)
45 to 54 Years	186 (25.1%)	540 (72.9%)
55 to 64 Years	149 (19.8%)	584 (77.6%)
65 to 74 Years	584 (93.4%)	252 (40.3%)
75 Years and over	478 (100.0%)	278 (58.2%)
Total	2,501 (38.2%)	4,733 (72.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Buena Vista

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	45 (7.3%)	72 (15.1%)
18 to 34 Years	53 (6.1%)	77 (7.5%)
35 to 64 Years	120 (11.0%)	192 (18.3%)
65 to 74 Years	116 (45.9%)	184 (49.5%)
75 Years and over	62 (33.2%)	139 (47.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Buena Vista

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Buena Vista: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	39 (8.2%)
18 to 34 Years	33 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	56 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years	75 (29.6%)	53 (14.2%)
75 Years and over	28 (15.0%)	38 (13.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Buena Vista: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	54 (11.3%)
18 to 34 Years	33 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	12 (1.1%)	81 (7.7%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	55 (14.8%)
75 Years and over	12 (6.4%)	24 (8.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Buena Vista: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	45 (7.3%)	72 (15.1%)
18 to 34 Years	38 (4.4%)	60 (5.8%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	167 (15.9%)
65 to 74 Years	7 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Buena Vista: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	39 (8.2%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	108 (9.9%)	147 (14.0%)
65 to 74 Years	57 (22.5%)	136 (36.6%)
75 Years and over	43 (23.0%)	78 (26.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Buena Vista: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	8 (1.3%)	39 (8.2%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	43 (3.9%)	118 (11.3%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.8%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Buena Vista

Computing Device Access in Buena Vista

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	1,806	68.0%
Smartphone	2,252	84.8%
Tablet	1,696	63.9%
No Computing Device	307	11.6%
Total	2,655	100.0%

Internet Access in Buena Vista

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	0	0.0%
Broadband Home	1,741	65.6%
Cellular Data Only	427	16.1%
Satellite Internet	122	4.6%
No Internet	431	16.2%
Total	2,655	100.0%

Buena Vista Summary

Buena Vista is a city located in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, United States. It is the county seat of Rockbridge County and is located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The population was 6,650 at the 2010 census.

History

The area that is now Buena Vista was first settled in the late 1700s by German and Scots-Irish immigrants. The town was originally known as "Harmony Hill" and was renamed "Buena Vista" in 1833. The name was chosen to honor the Battle of Buena Vista, which had taken place in Mexico in 1847.

The town was incorporated in 1851 and was the site of the first public school in Rockbridge County. The town was also home to the first railroad in the county, the Virginia Central Railroad, which was completed in 1854.

The town was a major center of the Confederate Army during the Civil War. The Battle of Buena Vista was fought in the area in 1864. The town was also the site of the Battle of New Market in 1864.

Geography

Buena Vista is located in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The city is situated at the confluence of the Maury and James Rivers. The city is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 60 and U.S. Route 501.

The city has a total area of 4.2 square miles, all of which is land. The city is located at an elevation of 1,890 feet above sea level.

Economy

The economy of Buena Vista is largely based on tourism and manufacturing. The city is home to several manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory, a plastics factory, and a printing company.

The city is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Virginia Horse Center, the Natural Bridge of Virginia, and the George C. Marshall Museum.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Buena Vista was 6,650. The racial makeup of the city was 87.3% White, 8.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,938, and the median income for a family was $45,938. The per capita income for the city was $19,938. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Buena Vista?

Total Population of Buena Vista is 6,639.

What is the Total Male Population of Buena Vista?

Total Male Population of Buena Vista is 3,128.

What is the Total Female Population of Buena Vista?

Total Female Population of Buena Vista is 3,511.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Buena Vista?

There are 89.09 Males per 100 Females in Buena Vista.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Buena Vista?

There are 112.24 Females per 100 Males in Buena Vista.

What is the Median Population Age in Buena Vista?

Median Population Age in Buena Vista is 35.3 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in Buena Vista

Average Family Size in Buena Vista is 2.7 People.

What is the Average Household Size in Buena Vista

Average Household Size in Buena Vista is 2.3 People.

What is Per Capita Income in Buena Vista?

Per Capita income in Buena Vista is $32,925.

What is the Median Family Income in Buena Vista?

Median Family Income in Buena Vista is $55,717.

What is the Median Household income in Buena Vista?

Median Household Income in Buena Vista is $48,783.

What is Income or Wage Gap in Buena Vista?

Income or Wage Gap in Buena Vista is 22.0%.

Women in Buena Vista earn 78.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in Buena Vista?

Inequality or Gini Index in Buena Vista is 0.56.

How Large is the Labor Force in Buena Vista?

There are 3,160 People in the Labor Forcein in Buena Vista.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Buena Vista?

58.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Buena Vista.

What is the Unemployment Rate in Buena Vista?

Unemployment Rate in Buena Vista is 1.3%.