Buena Vista County, IA Demographics
Buena Vista County, IA is the 29th most populous of 99 counties in Iowa, with 20,823 residents across 575 square miles. That is about 36 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 20,823 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 575 sq mi |
| Density | 36 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Buena Vista County compares to the US
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Central Location: Buena Vista County, IA
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in Buena Vista County, IA
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9604 | 6,745 | 17.7 | 382 |
| Census Tract 9605 | 5,111 | 8.0 | 642 |
| Census Tract 9606 | 3,734 | 125.6 | 30 |
| Census Tract 9603 | 1,939 | 156.4 | 12 |
| Census Tract 9602 | 1,849 | 138.1 | 13 |
| Census Tract 9601 | 1,445 | 129.2 | 11 |
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About this page
This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.