Buena Vista, IA

Neighborhood

Demographics of Buena Vista

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

20.8%

Households with Children

30.9%

School Enrollment K-12

642

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.8%
School Age (5-17): 22.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.2%
Working Age (35-54): 21.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.0%
Seniors (65+): 19.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 2.4%
High School / GED: 32.5%
Some College or Associate's: 44.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 20.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 14.8%
Single Parents: 16.1%
Couples & Adults: 39.3%
Living Alone: 29.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 94.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.2%
Asian: 0.1%
Black or African American: 0.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 43.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 56.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 79.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 19.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 98.7%
Spanish: 1.0%
European & Indo-European: 0.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.9%
Elementary (1-4): 9.2%
Middle School (5-8): 6.9%
High School (9-12): 6.4%
College / Graduate: 1.4%
Not Enrolled: 74.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Buena Vista

Big Rock / Plain View

Dexter Acres / Swan Lake