Buena Vista, Colorado Population 2022
Buena Vista is a city located in Chaffee County Colorado. Buena Vista has a 2020 population of 3,019. Buena Vista is currently growing at a rate of 1.72% annually and its population has increased by 17.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,560 in 2010.
The average household income in Buena Vista is $60,346 with a poverty rate of 1.80%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $627 per month, and the median house value is $238,700. The median age in Buena Vista is 45.4 years, 45.2 years for males, and 45.6 years for females.
Buena Vista Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buena Vistawas:
- White: 100.00%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,782 | 100.00% |
Buena Vista Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,143 | 2.43 | 67.9 |
| Married | 614 | 2.95 | 85.7 |
| Non Family | 381 | 1.18 | 52.8 |
| Female | 80 | 3.71 | 42.5 |
| Male | 68 | 3.31 | 22.1 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0.00% | |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 25 | 1.29% |
| High School Graduate | 605 | 31.14% |
| Some College | 439 | 22.59% |
| Associates Degree | 201 | 10.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 305 | 15.70% |
| Graduate Degree | 368 | 18.94% |
Buena Vista Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,943 | 1,918 | 673 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 98.71%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 34.64%.
Buena Vista Language by Age
Buena Vista Language
98.28% of Buena Vista residents speak only English, while 1.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.72% of the population.
1.80%
Overall Poverty Rate
0.00%
Male Poverty Rate
3.28%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Buena Vista
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buena Vista is White, with 1.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buena Vista is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 3.03%.
Buena Vista Marital Status
Marriage Rates
57.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.1%
Male Marriage Rate
50.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Buena Vista Married by Age and Sex
Buena Vista Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Buena Vista Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 177 | 8.43% |
Buena Vista Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.6%
Employment Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
41.19%
Born in Buena Vista
99.57%
Native Born
0.43%
Foreign Born
0.43%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.57% of Buena Vista residents were born in the United States, with 41.19% having been born in Colorado. 0.43% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3,019 | 51 | 1.72% |
| 2021 | 2,968 | 51 | 1.75% |
| 2020 | 2,917 | 51 | 1.78% |
| 2019 | 2,866 | 51 | 1.81% |
| 2018 | 2,815 | 26 | 0.93% |
| 2017 | 2,789 | 53 | 1.94% |
| 2016 | 2,736 | 46 | 1.71% |
| 2015 | 2,690 | 25 | 0.94% |
| 2014 | 2,665 | 6 | 0.23% |
| 2013 | 2,659 | 61 | 2.35% |
| 2012 | 2,598 | 17 | 0.66% |
| 2011 | 2,581 | 21 | 0.82% |
| 2010 | 2,560 | 0.00% |