Buena Vista city, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51530 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,593 | — | #2,768 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,833 | -23.0% | #2,270 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.9 years | -7.7% | #2,896 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $156,200 | -44.6% | #2,123 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,112 | -4.4% | #692 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.8% | +49.6% | #2,550 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Buena Vista city has a population of 6,593, making it the #2,768 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.9 years, which is 7.7% below the national median.
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The median household income in Buena Vista city is $57,833, ranking #2,270 out of 3,222 counties — 23.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.8% and unemployment stands at 1.4%.
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The median home value in Buena Vista city is $156,200 (-44.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,112/mo and the homeownership rate is 56.5%.
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95.7% of residents in Buena Vista city have health insurance coverage, which is 4.3% above the national rate.
About Buena Vista city, Virginia
Buena Vista city, Virginia has a total population of 6,593, making it the 2,768th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Buena Vista city is 35.9 years, which is 7.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Buena Vista city is $57,833, which ranks #2,270 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4%.
The median home value in Buena Vista city is $156,200, 44.6% below the national median. Renters in Buena Vista city pay a median gross rent of $1,112 per month. The homeownership rate is 56.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Buena Vista city, 23.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.6 min.
Buena Vista city is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (10.0%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (2.0%).
All data for Buena Vista city, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.