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Buena Vista, Virginia is 27 miles NW of Lynchburg, Virginia (center to center) and 141 miles N of Raleigh, North Carolina. The city has a population of 6,349.
In Buena Vista, about 51% of adults are married.
There is an unusually large share of women in Buena Vista.
In 2000, Buena Vista had a median family income of $39,449.
In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Buena Vista ($2,250). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 71% of housing units in Buena Vista are owner-occupied.
In Buena Vista, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Buena Vista to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):
Ratings range from
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| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
| Average Household Size | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
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