Buena Vista County, Iowa

Total Population: 20,684

County Seat: Storm Lake

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Median Home Value

$146,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$66,564

Across all households

Median Age

35.7 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

22.1%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)53.5%
Hispanic or Latino28.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)10.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)3.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.5%
Two or More Races1.9%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

26.7%

65 Years and Over

16.0%

Male

51.5%

Female

48.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

82.6%

No Health Insurance

6.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

80.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

22.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

8.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$66,564

Mean Household Income

$89,885

Per Capita Income

$33,083

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

85.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

9.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$146,900

Median Rent

$835/mo

Total Housing Units

8,241

Owner-Occupied

72.5%

Renter-Occupied

27.5%

Vacancy Rate

8.5%

Married Couple Households

48.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

9.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

23.2%

Average Household Size

2.61

Broadband Internet Access

92.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

8.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 19021.