Buena Vista, Virginia
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Buena Vista, pronounced "Byoona Vista" by locals, despite the correct Spanish pronunciation, is an independent city located within the confines of Rockbridge County in the state of Virginia. The population was 6,349 at the 2000 census. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Buena Vista (along with Lexington) with Rockbridge county for statistical purposes. A sign on a building in downtown Buena Vista states the population as "6002 happy citizens and 3 old grouches". [link]
Geography
Buena Vista is located at (37.732184, -79.353325)[Geographic references#1GR1]. The Maury River forms part of the city's western boundary.According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.7 km² (6.8 mi²), all land.
Demographics
As of the census[Geographic references#2GR2] of 2000, there were 6,349 people, 2,547 households, and 1,749 families residing in the city. The population density was 358.9/km² (929.5/mi²). There were 2,716 housing units at an average density of 153.5/km² (397.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.56% White, 4.80% Black or African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.08% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. 1.01% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.There were 2,547 households out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.5% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 86.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $32,410, and the median income for a family was $39,449. Males had a median income of $28,921 versus $21,029 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,377. About 8.2% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 10.1% of those age 65 or over.
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