Iowa Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,753 (100%) |
| Population Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 63 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $71,719 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,666 |
| Median Home Value | $159,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,293 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,525 (66.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,021 (24.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 747 (9.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 7,546 |
| Average Household Size | 2.62 |
| Family Households | 4,793 (63.5%) |
The table below compares Buena Vista County to the other 99 counties and county equivalents in Iowa by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 30 | 70th |
| Population Density | # 32 | 68th |
| Median Household Income | # 44 | 56th |
| Per Capita Income | # 86 | 14th |
| Diversity Index | # 1 | 100th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Iowa Census Data Comparison Tool.
