2023 ACS Census Data · Population 6,612
Buena Vista city is a small rural county in Virginia with a population of 6,612. The median household income is $54,458, 16% below the national average. The poverty rate is 22.0%, median home value is $153,500, and 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
6,612
2023 estimate
Rank #2768 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$54,458
Household
Rank #2392 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$153,500
Owner-occupied
Rank #1940 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
24.7%
Adults 25+
Rank #1184 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.
52.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
1.3%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.0%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
27% below Virginia avg·16% below national avg
Poverty Rate
70% below Virginia avg·47% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
5% below Virginia avg·5% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$33,175
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
22.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
54.5%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
45% below Virginia avg·27% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
6% below Virginia avg·15% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
19% below Virginia avg·22% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
7% below Virginia avg·14% below national avg
Housing Units
2,944
Households
2,611
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$953
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
87.8%
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
15% below Virginia avg·3% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
6% below Virginia avg·6% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
12.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.2%
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