Buena Vista, VA Demographics
A map of Buena Vista's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 5,660 | 85.2% |
Multiracial | 358 | 5.4% |
Black | 289 | 4.4% |
Hispanic | 229 | 3.4% |
Native American/Other | 81 | 1.2% |
Asian | 24 | 0.4% |
Buena Vista, Virginia had a population of 6,641 in 2020. It was 85.2% White, 4.4% Black, 0.4% Asian, 3.4% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 5.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Buena Vista, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 672 places in Virginia, Buena Vista is the 176th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Buena Vista's White Population
5,660 residents of Buena Vista identify as White, or 85.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Buena Vista considerably larger than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Buena Vista is ranked #203 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Buena Vista is more White than neighboring East Lexington (78% White), Lexington (82.2% White), and Glasgow (77.8% White). Buena Vista is less White than neighboring Big Island (89.3% White).
Buena Vista's Black Population
289 residents of Buena Vista identify as Black, or 4.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Buena Vista less than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Buena Vista is ranked #429 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Buena Vista is more Black than neighboring Fairfield (1.2% Black). Buena Vista is less Black than neighboring East Lexington (8.3% Black), Lexington (6.2% Black), Glasgow (12.1% Black), and Big Island (6.3% Black).
Buena Vista's Asian Population
24 residents of Buena Vista identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Buena Vista slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Buena Vista is ranked #444 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Buena Vista is more Asian than neighboring Fairfield (0% Asian), and Big Island (0% Asian). Buena Vista is less Asian than neighboring East Lexington (3.7% Asian), Lexington (3.8% Asian), and Glasgow (0.8% Asian).
Buena Vista's Hispanic Population
229 residents of Buena Vista identify as Hispanic, or 3.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Buena Vista slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Buena Vista is ranked #408 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Buena Vista is more Hispanic than neighboring Big Island (0.3% Hispanic). Buena Vista is less Hispanic than neighboring East Lexington (4.4% Hispanic), Lexington (4.6% Hispanic), Glasgow (4.7% Hispanic), and Fairfield (7% Hispanic).
Buena Vista's Native American/Other Population
81 residents of Buena Vista identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Buena Vista roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Buena Vista is ranked #78 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Buena Vista is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Lexington (0.6% Native American/Other), Lexington (0.4% Native American/Other), Glasgow (0.5% Native American/Other), and Big Island (0.3% Native American/Other). Buena Vista is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fairfield (2.7% Native American/Other).
Buena Vista's Multiracial Population
358 residents of Buena Vista identify as Multiracial, or 5.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Buena Vista roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Buena Vista is ranked #150 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Buena Vista is more Multiracial than neighboring East Lexington (4.9% Multiracial), Lexington (2.8% Multiracial), Glasgow (4.3% Multiracial), Fairfield (3.9% Multiracial), and Big Island (3.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.