Buena Vista County, Iowa Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

20,753

Diversity Score

63.1

Diversity Tier

High

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
52.1%%

Buena Vista County, Iowa Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Buena Vista County, Iowa Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)10,80852.1%
Hispanic or Latino6,09429.4%
Asian1,9639.5%
Black / African American6793.3%
Pacific Islander6082.9%
Two or More Races5022.4%
Other Race810.4%
Native American180.1%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Buena Vista County, Iowa

The largest racial or ethnic group in Buena Vista County, Iowa is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 52.1% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Buena Vista County, Iowa has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 63.1/100, which is considered a High level of diversity.
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