Buena Vista city, Virginia's estimated 2024 population is 6,563 with a growth rate of -0.05% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Buena Vista city, Virginia is the 126th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 6,613 and has seen a growth of -0.76% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,548 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2028 | 6,551 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2027 | 6,554 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2026 | 6,557 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2025 | 6,560 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2024 | 6,563 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2023 | 6,566 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2022 | 6,569 | -53 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 6,622 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 6,622 | 141 | 2.18% |
| 2019 | 6,481 | -27 | -0.41% |
| 2018 | 6,508 | 4 | 0.06% |
| 2017 | 6,504 | 16 | 0.25% |
| 2016 | 6,488 | -53 | -0.81% |
| 2015 | 6,541 | -20 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 6,561 | -100 | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 6,661 | -90 | -1.33% |
| 2012 | 6,751 | 36 | 0.54% |
| 2011 | 6,715 | 102 | 1.54% |
| 2010 | 6,613 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 6,406 | -311 | -4.63% |
| 1980 | 6,717 | 292 | 4.54% |
| 1970 | 6,425 | 125 | 1.98% |
| 1960 | 6,300 | 1,086 | 20.83% |
| 1950 | 5,214 | 879 | 20.28% |
| 1940 | 4,335 | 333 | 8.32% |
| 1930 | 4,002 | 91 | 2.33% |
| 1920 | 3,911 | 666 | 20.52% |
| 1910 | 3,245 | 857 | 35.89% |
| 1900 | 2,388 | -4,160 | -63.53% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,655 | 2.29 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
| Married | 1,192 | 2.89 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
| Non Family | 774 | 1.12 | 62.1 | 37.9 |
| Female | 533 | 2.64 | 43.7 | 56.3 |
| Male | 156 | 2.36 | 100 | 0 |
2.67
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
57.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
$36,250
Average Earnings
$48,250
Average Male
$29,270
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.38% of Buena Vista city, Virginia residents speak only English, while 1.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.08% of the population.
rate
21.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.08%
Male Poverty Rate
28.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buena Vista city, Virginia is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buena Vista city, Virginia is Multiple, with 4.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.43%.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.5%
Male Marriage Rate
36.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.2%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.39%
Born in Buena Vista city, Virginia
99.4%
Native Born
0.6%
Foreign Born
0.26%
Non Citizen
0.35%
Naturalized
99.4% of Buena Vista city, Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 67.39% having been born in Virginia. 0.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.