2023 ACS Census Data · Population 20,684
Buena Vista County is a small county in Iowa with a population of 20,684. The median household income is $66,564, near the national median. The poverty rate is 8.2%, median home value is $146,900, and 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
20,684
2023 estimate
Rank #1840 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$66,564
Household
Rank #1316 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$146,900
Owner-occupied
Rank #2057 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
22.1%
Adults 25+
Rank #1538 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
48.5%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
21.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
36.2%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
5% below Iowa avg·2% above national avg
Poverty Rate
23% above Iowa avg·45% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
7% above Iowa avg·18% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$33,083
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
8.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
68.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
9% below Iowa avg·30% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
3% above Iowa avg·10% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
4% below Iowa avg·1% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
16% above Iowa avg·26% above national avg
Housing Units
8,241
Households
7,543
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,287
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
92.3%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
15 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
7% below Iowa avg·8% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
13% below Iowa avg·9% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
5.7%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
7.7%
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