Buena Vista, CO

Q: What is the Total Population of Buena Vista?

Total Population of Buena Vista is 2,887.

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

Total Male Population of Buena Vista is 1,555.

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

Total Female Population of Buena Vista is 1,332.

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

There are 116.74 Males per 100 Females in Buena Vista.

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

There are 85.66 Females per 100 Males in Buena Vista.

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

Median Population Age in Buena Vista is 33.3 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 2.2 People.

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Buena Vista?

Per Capita income in Buena Vista is $29,335.

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

Median Family Income in Buena Vista is $52,437.

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Buena Vista Map

Buena Vista Overview

2,887

TOTAL POPULATION

1,555

MALE POPULATION

1,332

FEMALE POPULATION

116.74

MALES / 100 FEMALES

85.66

FEMALES / 100 MALES

33.3

MEDIAN AGE

2.7

AVG FAMILY SIZE

2.2

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

$29,335

PER CAPITA INCOME

$52,437

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$58,168

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

45.8%

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]

54.2¢/ $1

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]

0.41

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

1,930

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

82.4%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

16.8%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Buena Vista Zip Codes

81211

Buena Vista Area Codes

719

Race in Buena Vista

The most populous races in Buena Vista are White / Caucasian (2,793 | 96.7%), Hawaiian / Pacific (74 | 2.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (42 | 1.5%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	0	0.0%
Black / African American	0	0.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific	74	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	42	1.5%
Native / Alaskan	20	0.7%
White / Caucasian	2,793	96.7%
Two or more Races	0	0.0%
Some other Race	0	0.0%
Total	2,887	100.0%

Ancestry in Buena Vista

The most populous ancestries reported in Buena Vista are German (679 | 23.5%), Italian (218 | 7.5%), European (208 | 7.2%), Irish (177 | 6.1%), and English (170 | 5.9%), together accounting for 50.3% of all Buena Vista residents.

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
American	22	0.8%
Central American	19	0.7%
Central American Indian	19	0.7%
English	170	5.9%
European	208	7.2%
Finnish	26	0.9%
French	24	0.8%
German	679	23.5%
Guatemalan	19	0.7%
Irish	177	6.1%
Italian	218	7.5%
Mexican	23	0.8%
Norwegian	26	0.9%
Polish	53	1.8%
Scottish	7	0.2%
Swedish	58	2.0%
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Immigrants in Buena Vista

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Buena Vista came from Oceania (74 | 2.6%), Central America (19 | 0.7%), Guatemala (19 | 0.7%), Latin America (19 | 0.7%), and Europe (13 | 0.4%), together accounting for 5.0% of all Buena Vista residents.

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Central America	19	0.7%
Europe	13	0.4%
Germany	13	0.4%
Guatemala	19	0.7%
Latin America	19	0.7%
Oceania	74	2.6%
Western Europe	13	0.4%
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Sex and Age in Buena Vista

The most populous age groups in Buena Vista are 20 to 24 Years (281 | 18.1%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (218 | 16.4%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	52 (3.9%)
5 to 9 Years	156 (10.0%)	218 (16.4%)
10 to 14 Years	72 (4.6%)	24 (1.8%)
15 to 19 Years	94 (6.0%)	19 (1.4%)
20 to 24 Years	281 (18.1%)	55 (4.1%)
25 to 29 Years	147 (9.5%)	214 (16.1%)
30 to 34 Years	21 (1.3%)	130 (9.8%)
35 to 39 Years	164 (10.5%)	61 (4.6%)
40 to 44 Years	136 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 49 Years	50 (3.2%)	75 (5.6%)
50 to 54 Years	94 (6.0%)	154 (11.6%)
55 to 59 Years	74 (4.8%)	108 (8.1%)
60 to 64 Years	259 (16.7%)	41 (3.1%)
65 to 69 Years	0 (0.0%)	103 (7.7%)
70 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	31 (2.3%)
75 to 79 Years	7 (0.4%)	18 (1.3%)
80 to 84 Years	0 (0.0%)	29 (2.2%)
85 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,555 (100.0%)	1,332 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Buena Vista

Median Family Size in Buena Vista

The median family size in Buena Vista is 2.68 persons per family, with single female/mother families (226 | 37.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.55 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (342 | 56.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.16 persons per family.

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	342 (56.6%)	2.16
Single Male/Father	36 (6.0%)	2.19
Single Female/Mother	226 (37.4%)	3.55
Total Families	604 (100.0%)	2.68

Median Household Size in Buena Vista

The median household size in Buena Vista is 2.19 persons per household, with single female/mother households (226 | 17.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.55 persons per household. non-family households (715 | 54.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.77 persons per household.

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	342 (25.9%)	2.16
Single Male/Father	36 (2.7%)	2.19
Single Female/Mother	226 (17.1%)	3.55
Non-family	715 (54.2%)	1.77
Total Households	1,319 (100.0%)	2.19

Household Size by Marriage Status in Buena Vista

Out of a total of 1,319 households in Buena Vista, 604 (45.8%) are family households, while 715 (54.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 281, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 264.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	264 (20.0%)
2-Person Households	276 (20.9%)	261 (19.8%)
3-Person Households	281 (21.3%)	73 (5.5%)
4-Person Households	47 (3.6%)	117 (8.9%)
5-Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	604 (45.8%)	715 (54.2%)

Female Fertility in Buena Vista

Fertility by Age in Buena Vista

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

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Buena Vista

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

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	0 (0.0%)	0.0
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	0 (0.0%)	0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Buena Vista

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income in Buena Vista

Income Overview in Buena Vista

Per Capita Income in Buena Vista is $29,335, while median incomes of families and households are $52,437 and $58,168 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	2,887	$29,335
Median Family Income	604	$52,437
Mean Family Income	604	$63,848
Median Household Income	1,319	$58,168
Mean Household Income	1,319	$71,721
Income Deficit	604	$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)	2,887	45.79%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	2,887	54.21¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	2,887	0.41

Earnings by Sex in Buena Vista

Average Earnings in Buena Vista are $34,638, $42,523 for men and $23,053 for women, a difference of 45.8%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	1,031 (60.4%)	$42,523
Female	675 (39.6%)	$23,053
Total	1,706 (100.0%)	$34,638

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Buena Vista

The most common earnings brackets in Buena Vista are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (230 | 22.3%) and $2,499 or less for women (137 | 20.3%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	19 (1.8%)	137 (20.3%)
$2,500 to $4,999	73 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,499	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.2%)
$7,500 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,999	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.6%)
$15,000 to $17,499	0 (0.0%)	133 (19.7%)
$17,500 to $19,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,499	10 (1.0%)	8 (1.2%)
$22,500 to $24,999	0 (0.0%)	61 (9.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999	128 (12.4%)	34 (5.0%)
$30,000 to $34,999	91 (8.8%)	136 (20.2%)
$35,000 to $39,999	194 (18.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999	55 (5.3%)	61 (9.0%)
$45,000 to $49,999	63 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999	54 (5.2%)	26 (3.8%)
$55,000 to $64,999	230 (22.3%)	13 (1.9%)
$65,000 to $74,999	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	21 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000+	93 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,031 (100.0%)	675 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Buena Vista

Average earnings in Buena Vista are $39,787 for men and $24,365 for women, a difference of 38.8%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $107,321, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $38,482. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $33,462, while those with bachelor's degree education have the smallest earnings of $2,499.

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	-	-
High School Diploma	$46,121	$33,462
College or Associate's Degree	$38,482	$0
Bachelor's Degree	$107,321	$2,499
Graduate Degree	-	-
Total	$39,787	$24,365

Family Income in Buena Vista

Family Income Brackets in Buena Vista

According to the Buena Vista family income data, there are 263 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 43.5% of all families.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	0	0.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	0	0.0%
$15,000 to $24,999	0	0.0%
$25,000 to $34,999	202	33.4%
$35,000 to $49,999	23	3.8%
$50,000 to $74,999	263	43.5%
$75,000 to $99,999	61	10.1%
$100,000 to $149,999	21	3.5%
$150,000 to $199,999	26	4.3%
$200,000+	8	1.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Buena Vista

2-person families (276 | 45.7%) account for the highest median family income in Buena Vista with $61,803 per family, while 2-person families (276 | 45.7%) have the highest median income of $30,902 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	276 (45.7%)	$61,803
3-Person Families	281 (46.5%)	$33,902
4-Person Families	47 (7.8%)	$0
5-Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
6-Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
7+ Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
Total	604 (100.0%)	$52,437

Family Income by Number of Earners in Buena Vista

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	28 (4.6%)	$0
1 Earner	316 (52.3%)	$34,808
2 Earners	231 (38.3%)	$64,279
3+ Earners	29 (4.8%)	$168,750
Total	604 (100.0%)	$52,437

Household Income in Buena Vista

Household Income Brackets in Buena Vista

With 470 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Buena Vista, accounting for 35.6% of all households.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	0	0.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	158	12.0%
$15,000 to $24,999	1	0.1%
$25,000 to $34,999	307	23.3%
$35,000 to $49,999	22	1.7%
$50,000 to $74,999	470	35.6%
$75,000 to $99,999	90	6.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	47	3.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	142	10.8%
$200,000+	80	6.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Buena Vista

The median household income in Buena Vista is $58,168, with the highest median household income of $60,061 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 513 households (38.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 117 households (8.9%) in this group.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	117 (8.9%)	$0
25 to 44 Years	513 (38.9%)	$60,061
45 to 64 Years	532 (40.3%)	$0
65+ Years	157 (11.9%)	$0
Total	1,319 (100.0%)	$58,168

Poverty in Buena Vista

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Buena Vista

With 10.7% poverty level for males and 13.1% for females among the residents of Buena Vista, 55 to 64 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 112 males (33.6%) and 46 females (97.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years	54 (19.2%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	0 (0.0%)	128 (55.9%)
55 to 64 Years	112 (33.6%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	46 (97.9%)
Total	166 (10.7%)	174 (13.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Buena Vista

According to the poverty statistics in Buena Vista, males aged 6 to 11 years and females aged under 5 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	0 (0.0%)	52 (100.0%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	156 (100.0%)	242 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years	72 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 Years	23 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	71 (100.0%)	19 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years	227 (80.8%)	55 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years	168 (100.0%)	344 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years	300 (100.0%)	61 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years	144 (100.0%)	101 (44.1%)
55 to 64 Years	221 (66.4%)	149 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	134 (100.0%)
75 Years and over	7 (100.0%)	1 (2.1%)
Total	1,389 (89.3%)	1,158 (86.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Buena Vista

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	276 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	66 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	342 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Buena Vista

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

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

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Buena Vista

Employment by Class of Employer in Buena Vista

Among the 1,572 employed individuals in Buena Vista, private company employees (1,243 | 79.1%), federal government employees (115 | 7.3%), and local government employees (73 | 4.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	1,243	79.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	27	1.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	44	2.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations	34	2.2%
Local Government Employees	73	4.6%
State Government Employees	36	2.3%
Federal Government Employees	115	7.3%
Unpaid Family Workers	0	0.0%
Total	1,572	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 (2,342), 82.4% or 1,930 individuals are in the labor force, with 16.8% or 324 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 336 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 100.0% or 38 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	38 (42.2%)	38 (100.0%)
20 to 24 Years	336 (100.0%)	54 (16.1%)
25 to 29 Years	327 (90.6%)	127 (38.8%)
30 to 34 Years	151 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	361 (100.0%)	106 (29.4%)
45 to 54 Years	332 (89.0%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years	175 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years	155 (51.7%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	55 (41.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,930 (82.4%)	324 (16.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Buena Vista

According to labor force statistics for Buena Vista, 86.9% of individuals (1,502) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,728) are in the labor force, with 15.5% or 233 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 94.6% or 590 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 22.1% or 127 of them being unemployed.

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	590 (94.6%)	112 (18.0%)
College / Associate Degree	336 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	575 (90.4%)	141 (22.1%)
Total	1,502 (86.9%)	268 (15.5%)

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 Community & Social Service (200 | 12.5%), Education Instruction & Library (154 | 9.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (130 | 8.1%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (46 | 2.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (33 | 2.1%).

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 Management (100.0%), Business & Financial (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial	6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	0 (0.0%)	33 (100.0%)
Computers & Mathematics	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	0 (0.0%)	33 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service	117 (58.5%)	83 (41.5%)
Education, Arts & Media	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library	71 (46.1%)	83 (53.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	46 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	0 (0.0%)	130 (100.0%)
Health Technologists	0 (0.0%)	26 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	137 (35.8%)	246 (64.2%)
Total (Overall)	939 (58.5%)	666 (41.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Buena Vista are Food Preparation & Serving (231 | 14.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (131 | 8.2%), Security & Protection (73 | 4.5%), Firefighting & Prevention (73 | 4.5%), and Personal Care & Service (15 | 0.9%).

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Buena Vista, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (46.8%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection	73 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention	73 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving	123 (53.2%)	108 (46.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	131 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service	0 (0.0%)	15 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	327 (72.7%)	123 (27.3%)
Total (Overall)	939 (58.5%)	666 (41.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Buena Vista are Office & Administration (270 | 16.8%), and Sales & Related (265 | 16.5%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	209 (78.9%)	56 (21.1%)
Office & Administration	55 (20.4%)	215 (79.6%)
Total (Category)	264 (49.3%)	271 (50.6%)
Total (Overall)	939 (58.5%)	666 (41.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Buena Vista are Construction & Extraction (138 | 8.6%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (73 | 4.5%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction	138 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	73 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	211 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	939 (58.5%)	666 (41.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Buena Vista are , and Material Moving (26 | 1.6%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Transportation	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Material Moving	0 (0.0%)	26 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	0 (0.0%)	26 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)	939 (58.5%)	666 (41.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Buena Vista

Employment Industries in Buena Vista

The major employment industries in Buena Vista include Retail Trade (304 | 18.9%), Accommodation & Food Services (302 | 18.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (217 | 13.5%), Transportation & Warehousing (196 | 12.2%), and Construction (138 | 8.6%).

Employment Industries by Sex in Buena Vista

The Buena Vista industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (92.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (71.9%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (65.9%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	138 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing	21 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade	217 (71.4%)	87 (28.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing	55 (28.1%)	141 (71.9%)
Utilities	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Information	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance	6 (8.0%)	69 (92.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Educational Services	52 (38.5%)	83 (61.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	74 (34.1%)	143 (65.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	10 (40.0%)	15 (60.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services	194 (64.2%)	108 (35.8%)
Public Administration	73 (78.5%)	20 (21.5%)
Total	939 (58.5%)	666 (41.5%)

Education in Buena Vista

School Enrollment in Buena Vista

The most common levels of schooling among the 690 students in Buena Vista are elementary school (351 | 50.9%), high school (113 | 16.4%), and middle school (96 | 13.9%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	23	3.3%
Elementary School	351	50.9%
Middle School	96	13.9%
High School	113	16.4%
College / Undergraduate	94	13.6%
Graduate / Professional	13	1.9%
Total	690	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Buena Vista

Out of a total of 690 students who are enrolled in schools in Buena Vista, 112 (16.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 578 (83.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 72 (75.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 374 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old	374 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	24 (25.0%)	72 (75.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	113 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	54 (57.5%)	40 (42.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over	13 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	578 (83.8%)	112 (16.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Buena Vista

Education (232 | 31.0%), science & technology (149 | 19.9%), arts & humanities (90 | 12.0%), social sciences (82 | 11.0%), and business (54 | 7.2%) are the most common fields of study among 748 individuals in Buena Vista who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	0	0.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	13	1.7%
Physical & Health Sciences	36	4.8%
Psychology	27	3.6%
Social Sciences	82	11.0%
Engineering	29	3.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies	0	0.0%
Science & Technology	149	19.9%
Business	54	7.2%
Education	232	31.0%
Literature & Languages	36	4.8%
Liberal Arts & History	0	0.0%
Visual & Performing Arts	0	0.0%
Communications	0	0.0%
Arts & Humanities	90	12.0%
Total	748	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 3 vehicles (425, accounting for 46.9%) and females with 3 vehicles (347, making up 63.8%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	119 (13.1%)	0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle	36 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles	166 (18.3%)	319 (47.9%)
3 Vehicles	425 (46.9%)	347 (52.1%)
4 Vehicles	160 (17.7%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	906 (100.0%)	666 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Buena Vista

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Buena Vista are 5 to 9 minutes (884 commuters, 59.8%), 35 to 39 minutes (197 commuters, 13.3%), and less than 5 minutes (140 commuters, 9.5%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	140	9.5%
5 to 9 Minutes	884	59.8%
10 to 14 Minutes	29	2.0%
15 to 19 Minutes	69	4.7%
20 to 24 Minutes	107	7.2%
25 to 29 Minutes	26	1.8%
30 to 34 Minutes	26	1.8%
35 to 39 Minutes	197	13.3%
40 to 44 Minutes	0	0.0%
45 to 59 Minutes	0	0.0%
60 to 89 Minutes	0	0.0%
90 or more Minutes	0	0.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Buena Vista

The most common commute times in Buena Vista are 5 to 9 minutes (465 commuters, 54.5%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (419 commuters, 67.0%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	53 (6.2%)	87 (13.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes	465 (54.5%)	419 (67.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes	29 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	69 (11.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes	107 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes	26 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes	173 (20.3%)	24 (3.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Buena Vista

The most frequent times of departure to work in Buena Vista are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (233, 27.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (287, 45.9%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	161 (18.9%)	0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	21 (2.5%)	26 (4.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	174 (20.4%)	287 (45.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	233 (27.3%)	87 (13.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	5 (0.6%)	13 (2.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	94 (15.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	32 (3.7%)	24 (3.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	55 (6.5%)	40 (6.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	172 (20.2%)	0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.7%)
Total	853 (100.0%)	625 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Buena Vista

Occupancy by Ownership in Buena Vista

Of the total 1,319 dwellings in Buena Vista, owner-occupied units account for 514 (39.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 805 (61.0%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	514	39.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	805	61.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units	1,319	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Buena Vista

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	264	20.0%
2-Person Household	537	40.7%
3-Person Household	354	26.8%
4+ Person Household	164	12.4%
Total Housing Units	1,319	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Buena Vista

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	171 (64.8%)	93 (35.2%)
2-Person Household	215 (40.0%)	322 (60.0%)
3-Person Household	107 (30.2%)	247 (69.8%)
4+ Person Household	21 (12.8%)	143 (87.2%)
Total Housing Units	514 (39.0%)	805 (61.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Buena Vista

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	112 (48.9%)	117 (51.1%)
High School Diploma	151 (27.3%)	403 (72.7%)
College/Associate Degree	39 (22.8%)	132 (77.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	212 (58.1%)	153 (41.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Buena Vista

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	361	27.4%
35 to 44 Years	269	20.4%
45 to 54 Years	220	16.7%
55 to 64 Years	312	23.6%
65 to 74 Years	110	8.3%
75 to 84 Years	47	3.6%
85 Years and Over	0	0.0%
Total	1,319	100.0%

Housing Finances in Buena Vista

Median Income by Occupancy in Buena Vista

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	514 (39.0%)	$65,192
Renter-Occupied	805 (61.0%)	$56,583
Average	1,319 (100.0%)	$58,168

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Buena Vista

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999	140 (27.2%)	18 (2.2%)
$15,000 to $19,999	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)
$20,000 to $24,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	31 (6.0%)	276 (34.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999	23 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999	113 (22.0%)	356 (44.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999	90 (17.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999	10 (1.9%)	37 (4.6%)
$150,000 or more	107 (20.8%)	117 (14.5%)
Total	514 (100.0%)	805 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Buena Vista

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.2%)
$300 to $499	56 (10.9%)	1 (0.1%)
$500 to $799	159 (30.9%)	141 (17.5%)
$800 to $999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499	179 (34.8%)	261 (32.4%)
$1,500 to $1,999	13 (2.5%)	214 (26.6%)
$2,000 to $2,499	107 (20.8%)	53 (6.6%)
$2,500 to $2,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	117 (14.5%)
Total	514 (100.0%)	805 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Buena Vista

Housing Structures in Buena Vista

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	1,039	78.8%
Single Unit, Attached	71	5.4%
2 Unit Apartments	68	5.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	74	5.6%
10 or more Apartments	35	2.6%
Mobile Home / Other	32	2.4%
Total	1,319	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Buena Vista

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	488 (47.0%)	551 (53.0%)
Single Unit, Attached	26 (36.6%)	45 (63.4%)
2 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	68 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	74 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments	0 (0.0%)	35 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other	0 (0.0%)	32 (100.0%)
Total	514 (39.0%)	805 (61.0%)

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%)	232 (28.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms	125 (24.3%)	258 (32.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms	269 (52.3%)	198 (24.6%)
8 or more Rooms	120 (23.4%)	117 (14.5%)
Total	514 (100.0%)	805 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Buena Vista

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	284 (55.2%)	629 (78.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	8 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)
Electricity	209 (40.7%)	176 (21.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	13 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	514 (100.0%)	805 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Buena Vista

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	0 (0.0%)	119 (14.8%)
1 Vehicle	140 (27.2%)	55 (6.8%)
2 Vehicles	165 (32.1%)	247 (30.7%)
3 or more Vehicles	209 (40.7%)	384 (47.7%)
Total	514 (100.0%)	805 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Buena Vista

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Buena Vista

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	74	440
Median Property Value	$559,200	$407,900
Median Household Income	-	-
Monthly Housing Costs	$454	$0
Real Estate Taxes	$1,280	$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Buena Vista

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999	0 (0.0%)	179 (40.7%)
$300,000 to $499,999	28 (37.8%)	180 (40.9%)
$500,000 to $749,999	38 (51.3%)	73 (16.6%)
$750,000 to $999,999	8 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)
Total	74 (100.0%)	440 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Buena Vista

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999	28 (37.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	0 (0.0%)	112 (25.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999	23 (31.1%)	31 (7.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	0 (0.0%)	113 (25.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999	10 (13.5%)	90 (20.4%)
$150,000 or more	13 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	74 (100.0%)	440 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Buena Vista

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	0 (0.0%)	66,538 (15,122.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x	13 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x	0 (0.0%)	100 (22.7%)
4.0x or more	61 (82.4%)	73 (16.6%)
Total	74 (100.0%)	440 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Buena Vista

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	66 (89.2%)	92 (20.9%)
$800 to $1,499	8 (10.8%)	26 (5.9%)
Total	74 (100.0%)	440 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Buena Vista

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Buena Vista

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	52 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years	583 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years	372 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years	319 (67.0%)	157 (33.0%)
35 to 44 Years	242 (67.0%)	119 (33.0%)
45 to 54 Years	347 (93.0%)	26 (7.0%)
55 to 64 Years	408 (84.7%)	74 (15.3%)
65 to 74 Years	134 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older	54 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	2,511 (87.0%)	376 (13.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Buena Vista

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	52 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	583 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	372 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Buena Vista

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	159 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999	686 (79.4%)	178 (20.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999	872 (81.5%)	198 (18.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999	168 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over	626 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Buena Vista

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	0 (0.0%)	52 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years	396 (67.9%)	253 (43.4%)
19 to 25 Years	0 (0.0%)	372 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years	26 (5.5%)	293 (61.6%)
35 to 44 Years	106 (29.4%)	136 (37.7%)
45 to 54 Years	117 (31.4%)	272 (72.9%)
55 to 64 Years	119 (24.7%)	289 (60.0%)
65 to 74 Years	134 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	54 (100.0%)	36 (66.7%)
Total	952 (33.0%)	1,703 (59.0%)

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	56 (17.4%)	23 (8.8%)
18 to 34 Years	55 (12.2%)	15 (3.8%)
35 to 64 Years	131 (16.9%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	79 (59.0%)
75 Years and over	7 (100.0%)	1 (2.1%)

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%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	74 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	79 (59.0%)
75 Years and over	7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

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%)	23 (8.8%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.8%)
35 to 64 Years	74 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

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

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	79 (59.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

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

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	56 (17.4%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	57 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	79 (59.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

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

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	23 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
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	934	70.8%
Smartphone	980	74.3%
Tablet	575	43.6%
No Computing Device	218	16.5%
Total	1,319	100.0%

Internet Access in Buena Vista

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	0	0.0%
Broadband Home	779	59.1%
Cellular Data Only	73	5.5%
Satellite Internet	205	15.5%
No Internet	340	25.8%
Total	1,319	100.0%

Buena Vista Summary

Buena Vista, Colorado is a small town located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Chaffee County. It is situated at an elevation of 7,965 feet and is surrounded by the Collegiate Peaks, the Arkansas River, and the Sawatch Range. The town was founded in 1879 and has a population of 2,617 as of the 2010 census.

History

The town of Buena Vista was founded in 1879 by a group of settlers from Leadville, Colorado. The town was named after the nearby Buena Vista Lake, which was named by explorer Zebulon Pike in 1806. The town was originally a mining camp, but quickly grew into a bustling community with a variety of businesses, including a hotel, a general store, a saloon, and a post office.

In the late 1800s, the town was a popular destination for tourists, who came to enjoy the scenery and the outdoor activities. The town was also a popular stop for the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad, which ran through the town until the 1950s.

Geography

Buena Vista is located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Chaffee County, Colorado. It is situated at an elevation of 7,965 feet and is surrounded by the Collegiate Peaks, the Arkansas River, and the Sawatch Range. The town is located approximately 100 miles southwest of Denver and is accessible by US Highway 24.

The town is located in a valley surrounded by mountains, and is known for its spectacular views of the Collegiate Peaks. The town is also home to several lakes, including Twin Lakes, Clear Creek Reservoir, and Turquoise Lake.

Economy

The economy of Buena Vista is largely based on tourism. The town is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, who come to enjoy the scenery and the outdoor activities. The town is also home to several ski resorts, including Monarch Mountain and Ski Cooper.

The town is also home to several businesses, including restaurants, hotels, and retail stores. The town is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a brewery and a distillery.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Buena Vista was 2,617. The racial makeup of the town was 95.3% White, 0.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.

The median income for a household in the town was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $45,000. The per capita income for the town was $20,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Buena Vista?

Total Population of Buena Vista is 2,887.

What is the Total Male Population of Buena Vista?

Total Male Population of Buena Vista is 1,555.

What is the Total Female Population of Buena Vista?

Total Female Population of Buena Vista is 1,332.

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

There are 116.74 Males per 100 Females in Buena Vista.

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

There are 85.66 Females per 100 Males in Buena Vista.

What is the Median Population Age in Buena Vista?

Median Population Age in Buena Vista is 33.3 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 2.2 People.

What is Per Capita Income in Buena Vista?

Per Capita income in Buena Vista is $29,335.

What is the Median Family Income in Buena Vista?

Median Family Income in Buena Vista is $52,437.

What is the Median Household income in Buena Vista?

Median Household Income in Buena Vista is $58,168.

What is Income or Wage Gap in Buena Vista?

Income or Wage Gap in Buena Vista is 45.8%.

Women in Buena Vista earn 54.2 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 0.41.

How Large is the Labor Force in Buena Vista?

There are 1,930 People in the Labor Forcein in Buena Vista.

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

82.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Buena Vista.

What is the Unemployment Rate in Buena Vista?

Unemployment Rate in Buena Vista is 16.8%.