Buena Vista city, Virginia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 125th-largest in Virginia

The population of Buena Vista city, Virginia is 6,612 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 125th-largest county in Virginia. The median household income is $54,458, the median home value is $153,500, and the median age is 36.2.

The population of Buena Vista city has declined 0.5% since 2010 (6,613 → 6,581), a -0.03% annualized rate.

Buena Vista city within Virginia · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

6,612

Population

-0.03%

Annual growth

1027

People / sq mi

$54,458

Median Income

$153,500

Median Home Value

Buena Vista city covers 6 sq mi of land at 1027.0 people per square mile.

About Buena Vista city, VA

Buena Vista city is a county in Virginia with a population of 6,612. It ranks #125 among counties in Virginia by population. The median age is 36.2, younger than the national median. The population is 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

The median household income in Buena Vista city is $54,458, below the US median of $74,580. 17.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $153,500, with monthly rent averaging $1,067. The homeownership rate of 57.2% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Buena Vista city reflects 24.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 15.3 minutes each way.

Buena Vista city Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Buena Vista city had a population of 6,613 in 2010 and 6,581 in 2024, a -0.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 6,751 in 2012. Average annual growth rate: -0.03%.

6,581

Population (2024)

6,613

Population (2010)

6,751

Peak (2012)

-0.03%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	6,613	-	-	estimate
2011	6,715	+102	+1.54%	estimate
2012	6,751	+36	+0.54%	estimate
2013	6,661	-90	-1.33%	estimate
2014	6,561	-100	-1.50%	estimate
2015	6,541	-20	-0.30%	estimate
2016	6,488	-53	-0.81%	estimate
2017	6,504	+16	+0.25%	estimate
2018	6,508	+4	+0.06%	estimate
2019	6,481	-27	-0.41%	estimate
2020	6,621	+140	+2.16%	estimate
2021	6,624	+3	+0.05%	estimate
2022	6,567	-57	-0.86%	estimate
2023	6,574	+7	+0.11%	estimate
2024	6,581	+7	+0.11%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	86.0%
Black or African American	1.6%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	8.1%
Two or More Races	0.1%

Age & Sex

36.2

Median Age

52.2%

Female

47.8%

Male

18.3%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.0%

5–9

5.0%

10–14

7.2%

15–19

11.7%

20–24

9.3%

25–34

11.0%

35–44

9.5%

45–54

10.5%

55–59

5.4%

60–64

7.1%

65–74

10.5%

75–84

5.2%

85+

2.6%

Children (under 15): 17.2% · Seniors (65+): 18.3%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$54,458$-36,516 vs state
Mean household income	$83,522
Per-capita income	$33,175
Poverty rate	17.0%+10.2% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.2%
Employment-to-population	53.3%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

28.8%

Education & health care

15.7%

Manufacturing

7.8%

Public administration

7.7%

Finance & real estate

7.7%

Construction

6.9%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.0%

Information

4.7%

The largest employment sector in Buena Vista city is professional & business services, accounting for 28.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

5.8%

Carpool

79.0%

Public transit

8.4%

Work from home

15.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$153,500$-207,200 vs state

Median home value

$1,067

Median rent

57.2%

Homeownership rate

2,944

Total housing units

88.7%

Occupied

11.3%

Vacant

42.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.9%

With health insurance

91.8%

With broadband internet

30.8%

Foreign-born

6.3%

Veterans (18+)

18.5%

With a disability

98.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

83.4%

High School+

24.7%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Buena Vista city, Virginia has a population of 6,612 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 125th-largest county in Virginia. Population density is 1027 people per square mile.

The population of Buena Vista city has declined 0.5% since 2010 (6,613 → 6,581), a -0.03% annualized rate.

The median household income in Buena Vista city, Virginia is $54,458, with mean (average) household income of $83,522 and per-capita income of $33,175. 17.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Buena Vista city, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (86.0%), Hispanic or Latino (8.1%), Black or African American (1.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Buena Vista city, Virginia is 36.2 years. Residents are 52.2% female and 47.8% male.

The median home value in Buena Vista city is $153,500 and median monthly rent is $1,067. 57.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 2,944 total housing units, 11.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Buena Vista city, Virginia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 28.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.2%.

Virginia Beach is among the largest cities associated with Buena Vista city, Virginia, with a population of 457,066.