Buena Vista County, Iowa
Buena Vista County is home to 20,753 people. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Iowa rate (11.1%). The median household income is $71,719.
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| Measure | Value | Iowa | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,753 | 3,210,507 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $71,719 | $75,059 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 7.8% | 11.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 9.4% | 12.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 6.2% | 5.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.2% | 31.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $159,500 | $208,000 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $894 | $972 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 29.9% | 43.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 21.3% | 5.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 35.6 years | 38.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Calhoun County
- Cherokee County
- Clay County
- Ida County
- O'Brien County
- Palo Alto County
- Pocahontas County
- Sac County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.