Buena Vista County , Iowa
Buena Vista County: County in Iowa, United States of America
About
Buena Vista County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 20,260 and a population density of 13 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 19,772 inhabitants. Its county seat is Storm Lake. The county was created 171 years ago in 1850.
Buena Vista County Quick Facts
Population : | 19,772 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Iowa (United States) |
Different from : | Buena Vista |
Area : | 1502 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.9% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.1% |
Named for : | Battle of Buena Vista |
Altitude : | 1,342 feet / 409 meters |
Capital : | Storm Lake |
Establishment : | January 01, 1851 |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 03:33:42 (29th May 2022) |
Density : | 13 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -2.47% (2010-2020) |



Geography
Buena Vista County is located at 42°44'8"N 95°9'4"W (42.7354900, -95.1511500). It has 3 neighbors: Cherokee County, Clay County and Sac County.
Buena Vista County map
The largest city of Buena Vista County is Storm Lake with a population of 10,438. Other cities include, Alta population 1,916, Newell population 859, Sioux Rapids population 733 and Lakeside population 690. See all Buena Vista County cities & populated places.
Buena Vista County Populated Places
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Buena Vista County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Storm Lake | 10,438 | City in Iowa |
Alta | 1,916 | City in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States |
Newell | 859 | City in Iowa, United States |
Sioux Rapids | 733 | City in Iowa |
Lakeside | 690 | City in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States |
Albert City | 665 | Human settlement in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States of America |
Marathon | 228 | City in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States of America |
Rembrandt | 195 | City in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States |
Linn Grove | 146 | Human settlement in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States of America |
Truesdale | 77 | Human settlement in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Buena Vista County
Buena Vista County has 3 neighbours.
- Cherokee County county in Iowa, United States
- Clay County county in Iowa, United States
- Sac County county in Iowa, United States
- Storm Lake
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Buena Vista County decreased by 2.47% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 20,260 | - | census |
2011 | 20,311 | 0.25% | estimation process |
2012 | 20,561 | 1.22% | estimation process |
2013 | 20,649 | 0.43% | estimation process |
2014 | 20,606 | -0.21% | estimation process |
2015 | 20,374 | -1.14% | estimation process |
2016 | 20,325 | -0.24% | estimation process |
2017 | 20,144 | -0.9% | estimation process |
2018 | 19,826 | -1.6% | estimation process |
2019 | 19,620 | -1.05% | estimation process |
2020 | 19,772 | 0.77% | estimation process |
People born in Buena Vista County (1)
American botanist (1890-1983) Hamilton Paul Traub was born in Buena Vista County
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