Buena Vista, VA Employment

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3%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
34%
Household income NAT. AVG.
77%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$30,647$34,967$29,829
Median household income$36,634$66,149$55,322
Median income owner occupied$37,344$82,180$70,586
Median income renter occupied$32,500$42,481$35,192
Median earnings male$25,638$41,712$36,919
Median earnings female$15,552$29,664$26,250
Unemployment rate1.1%3.8%4.7%
Poverty level16.9%11.4%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Buena Vista is 3% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Buena Vista is 34% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Buena Vista is 77% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Buena Vista is 12% higher than the national average

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      $24,420 $36,634 $73,268
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      $44,094 $66,149 $132,298
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Buena Vista median earnings by income bracket

      Buena Vista employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry6.2%6.2%
      Manufacturing sector16.4%16.4%
      Financial & insurance services2.9%2.9%
      Wholesale & retail services10.9%10.9%
      Public administration2.7%2.7%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities3.3%3.3%
      Education, health & social services12.0%12.0%
      Other45.6%45.6%

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      Lexington, VA7,205$50,7148.3%
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      Glasgow, VA1,306$34,56537.5%
      Buena Vista, VA6,477$36,63433.8%

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      Buena Vista, VA6,477$36,63433.8%
      Source: The Buena Vista, VA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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