Buena Vista County, Iowa
County
Overview
- County Name
- Buena Vista County
- State
- Iowa
- FIPS Code
- 19021
- State FIPS
- 19
- County FIPS
- 021
Geography
- Land Area
- 574.90 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.33 sq mi
- Total Area
- 580.23 sq mi
- Latitude
- 42.741522
- Longitude
- -95.141432
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 17,822
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 12,512
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,299 | 74.6% |
| Hispanic | 4,520 | 25.4% |
| White | 10,883 | 61.1% |
| Black | 478 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 1,114 | 6.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 16 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 404 | 2.3% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 10,179 | 81.4% |
| Hispanic | 2,335 | 18.7% |
| White | 8,954 | 71.6% |
| Black | 358 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 601 | 4.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 61 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 206 | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 20,753
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $71,642
- Poverty Rate
- 7.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,542
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,457 | 60.0% |
| Black | 679 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 1,982 | 9.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 11,324
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,971 | 26.2% |
| Republican | 4,335 | 38.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,926 | 34.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,668 | 50.1% |
| Female | 5,656 | 49.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,310 | 64.6% |
| Hispanic | 2,140 | 18.9% |
| Black | 57 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 481 | 4.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,074
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 44.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,176 | 57.1% |
| Hispanic | 258 | 12.1% |
| Black | 4 | 7.0% |
| Asian | 43 | 8.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,500 | 44.1% |
| Female | 2,574 | 45.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,919 (30.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,901 (22.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,293
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $164,071
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $871
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 72.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.6%
- Work From Home
- 5.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 34.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.