U.S. County · Profile

Buena Vista County

20.6KTotal Population
36Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+0.74%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Buena Vista County has a population of 20,567 as of 2023. It is located in Iowa.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Buena Vista County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):26.9%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White68.4%14,068
Hispanic or Latino26.9%5,533
Asian10.3%2,118
Some Other Race8.7%1,789
Two or More Races7.4%1,522
Black or African American2.9%596
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander2.1%432
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%41

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Buena Vista County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$62,662
16.0% below national average
Per Capita Income
$31,985
16.6% below national average
Poverty Rate
7.1%
38.3% below national average
Median Age
35.6 years

Income & Poverty

$62,662Median Household Income
$31,985Per Capita Income
7.1%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$62,662$85,747
Families$87,475$104,006
Married-couple Families$87,475$97,972
Nonfamily Households$47,095$50,863

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Buena Vista County, Iowa.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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