Buena Vista city's estimated 2026 population is 6,595 with a growth rate of 0.11% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Buena Vista city is the 124th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 6,613 and has seen a growth of -0.27% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Buena Vista city includes 86.04% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (86.04%)
Two or more races (10.74%)
Black or African American (1.59%)
Other race (0.86%)
Asian (0.65%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.12%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,689 | 86.04% |
| Two or more races | 710 | 10.74% |
| Black or African American | 105 | 1.59% |
| Other race | 57 | 0.86% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.65% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.12% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Buena Vista city's average per capita income is $42,755. Household income levels show a median of $54,458. The poverty rate stands at 21.98%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $59,561 | - |
| Families | $59,388 | $76,339 |
| Households | $54,458 | $83,522 |
| Non Families | $28,750 | $96,326 |
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