Buena Vista County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19021 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,753 | — | #1,838 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $71,719 | -4.6% | #1,067 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.6 years | -8.5% | #2,917 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $159,500 | -43.4% | #2,034 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $894 | -23.1% | #1,474 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% | -38.2% | #333 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Buena Vista County has a population of 20,753, making it the #1,838 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.6 years, which is 8.5% below the national median.
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The median household income in Buena Vista County is $71,719, ranking #1,067 out of 3,222 counties — 4.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 7.8% and unemployment stands at 5.5%.
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The median home value in Buena Vista County is $159,500 (-43.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $894/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.2%.
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93.8% of residents in Buena Vista County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.2% above the national rate.
About Buena Vista County, Iowa
Buena Vista County, Iowa has a total population of 20,753, making it the 1,838th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Buena Vista County is 35.6 years, which is 8.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Buena Vista County is $71,719, which ranks #1,067 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5%.
The median home value in Buena Vista County is $159,500, 43.4% below the national median. Renters in Buena Vista County pay a median gross rent of $894 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Buena Vista County, 22.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 15.9 min.
Buena Vista County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 52.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (29.4%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (9.5%).
All data for Buena Vista County, Iowa 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.