Buena Vista County, IA — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
20,684
Male
10,656
51.5%
Female
10,028
48.5%
Median Age
35.7 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.6
Foreign Born
21.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher13.9%
High School or Higher34.0%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
3.1%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
12.3%
Married
40.9%
Buena Vista County, IA has a population of 20,684 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 35.7 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 65.9% of the population. 13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 21.6% of residents are foreign-born.