Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Buena Vista, GA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,717

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

68.5%1,176

White

16.1%276

Hispanic/Latino

10.9%187

Two or More

4.5%78

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.9%40

High School Diploma

36.8%381

Some College (<1 yr)

4.6%48

Some College (1+ yr)

13.6%141

Associate's Degree

3.9%40

Bachelor's Degree

5%52

Master's Degree

2%21

Professional Degree

0.8%8

HS or Higher

70.6%

BA or Higher

7.8%

Graduate+

2.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$80,900

Median Renti

$592

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

40.2%280

Renter-Occupied

59.8%417

Total Units

850

Homeownership

40.2%

Vacancy Rate

18%

Home Values

Under $50K

26.4%74

$50K–$100K

40.7%114

$100K–$150K

13.9%39

$150K–$200K

5.7%16

$200K–$300K

3.9%11

$300K–$500K

3.6%10

$500K–$1M

5.7%16

Rent Distribution

Under $500

176

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

2.4%20

2000–2009

11.3%96

1990–1999

22.9%195

1980–1989

20.9%178

1970–1979

22.7%193

1960–1969

6.4%54

1950–1959

4.2%36

1940–1949

1.3%11

1939 or earlier

7.9%67

Heating Fuel

Electricity

77.3%539

Bottled/LP Gas

11.8%82

Utility Gas

10.9%76

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$28,878

Mean Household Incomei

$40,420

Per Capita Incomei

$17,540

Poverty Ratei

33.8%

Unemploymenti

1.9%

Labor Forcei

569

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

20.9%146

$10K–$15K

10.3%72

$15K–$20K

5.2%36

$20K–$25K

9.2%64

$25K–$30K

6.9%48

$30K–$35K

4.6%32

$35K–$40K

6.9%48

$40K–$45K

4.4%31

$45K–$50K

3.4%24

$50K–$60K

6.2%43

$60K–$75K

10.2%71

$75K–$100K

4.9%34

$100K–$125K

2.4%17

$150K–$200K

3.3%23

$200K+

1.1%8

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

174

Avg. Tenant Renti

$337/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

25 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing79 homes84% occupied$337/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers10 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $28,878/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $9K/yr

71%

Very low income$9K–$14K/yr

20%

Low income$14K–$23K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $23K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

80% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

98% of subsidized households are minority

14% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

21% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1176.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

Mexico

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

558

Avg. Commutei

22.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

558

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

34(2.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.3%Insured

15.7%Uninsured