Buena Vista township is located in Atlantic County New Jersey. Buena Vista township has a 2024 population of 7,096. Buena Vista township is currently growing at a rate of 0.08% annually and its population has increased by 0.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,028 in 2020.
The average household income in Buena Vista township is $92,075 with a poverty rate of 6.04%. The median age in Buena Vista township is 40 years: 39.3 years for males, and 46.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buena Vista township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,444 | 77.02% |
| Two or more races | 554 | 7.84% |
| Black or African American | 517 | 7.31% |
| Asian | 264 | 3.74% |
| Other race | 219 | 3.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.61% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.38% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,796 | 2.52 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Married | 1,466 | 3 | 95.8 | 4.2 |
| Non Family | 711 | 1.24 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Female | 376 | 2.98 | 93.6 | 6.4 |
| Male | 243 | 2.65 | 86.4 | 13.6 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
85.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 392 | 7.65% |
| Associates Degree | 545 | 10.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 444 | 8.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 254 | 4.96% |
| High School Graduate | 1,982 | 38.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 257 | 5.02% |
| Some College | 1,250 | 24.4% |
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
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,732 | 3,331 | 499 |
| Hispanic | 525 | 436 | 91 |
| Black | 517 | 358 | 70 |
| 2+ Races | 340 | 326 | 73 |
| Asian | 168 | 168 | 13 |
| Islander | 43 | 43 | 43 |
| Other Race | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| Native American | 27 | 27 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,673 | $74,875 | $62,976 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $48,790 | $50,689 | $27,093 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $54,453 | $75,307 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,790 | $53,550 | $33,356 |
| Some College | $41,398 | $53,833 | $33,316 |
$47,790
Average Earnings
$53,550
Average Male
$33,356
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.25% of Buena Vista township residents speak only English, while 13.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,950 | 220 | 4.44% |
| Hispanic | 1,177 | 150 | 12.74% |
| Black | 517 | 46 | 8.9% |
| Multiple | 554 | 35 | 6.32% |
| Native | 27 | 6 | 22.22% |
6.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.37%
Male Poverty Rate
5.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buena Vista township is Native, with 22.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buena Vista township is White, with 4.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.47% |
| Some College | 6.3% |
| High School | 6.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 38.96% |
| Female Employed | 4.9% |
| Male Employed | 0.64% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,734 | $93,692 |
| Households | $76,327 | $92,075 |
| Married Families | $105,115 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,983 | $84,144 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.3%
Male Marriage Rate
56.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
589
Number of Veterans
521
Male Veterans
68
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 249 |
| Vietnam | 222 |
| Korea | 45 |
| World War II | 45 |
| First Gulf War | 28 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 158 |
| 65 to 74 | 152 |
| 75+ | 142 |
| 18 to 34 | 81 |
| 55 to 64 | 56 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 464 | 10.55% |
| Black | 98 | 18.96% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 5.87% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 7.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.8%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
71.18%
Born in Buena Vista township
95.19%
Native Born
4.81%
Foreign Born
0.51%
Non Citizen
4.3%
Naturalized
95.19% of Buena Vista township residents were born in the United States, with 71.18% having been born in New Jersey. 0.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,126 | 6 | 0.08% |
| 2028 | 7,120 | 6 | 0.08% |
| 2027 | 7,114 | 6 | 0.08% |
| 2026 | 7,108 | 6 | 0.08% |
| 2025 | 7,102 | 6 | 0.08% |
| 2024 | 7,096 | 6 | 0.08% |
| 2023 | 7,090 | 6 | 0.08% |
| 2022 | 7,084 | 33 | 0.47% |
| 2021 | 7,051 | 23 | 0.33% |
| 2020 | 7,028 | -189 | -2.62% |
| 2019 | 7,217 | -45 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 7,262 | -34 | -0.47% |
| 2017 | 7,296 | -48 | -0.65% |
| 2016 | 7,344 | -45 | -0.61% |
| 2015 | 7,389 | -88 | -1.18% |
| 2014 | 7,477 | -45 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 7,522 | -35 | -0.46% |
| 2012 | 7,557 | -8 | -0.11% |
| 2011 | 7,565 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2010 | 7,567 | 0 | 0% |