Buena Vista, Illinois
Buena Vista: Township in Schuyler County, Illinois
About
Buena Vista is a township located in the county of Saline in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,849 and a population density of 51 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,684 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Buena Vista
| Population : | 1,684 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Saline County |
| Area : | 36.46 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 16:33:18 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 46 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.8% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Buena Vista is located at 37°44'18"N 88°34'34"W (37.7383800, -88.5761600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Buena Vista decreased by 9.8% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,849 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,836 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,835 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,822 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,794 | -1.56% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,772 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,747 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,735 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,718 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,704 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,684 | -1.19% | estimation process |
Schools in Buena Vista
College & universities near Buena Vista, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148937 | Southeastern Illinois College | Harrisburg (IL) | 62946 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Buena Vista, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
| VNA | Vienna, IL | 504 West Vine Street | BUS |
| CDL | Carbondale station | 401 South Illinois St. | RAIL |
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
Post offices near Buena Vista
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg Post Office | Harrisburg (IL) | 62946 |
Other cities in Saline County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saline County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Saline | 23,182 | |
| Harrisburg | 8,404 | County seat of Saline County, Illinois, United States |
| Somerset | 3,955 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Eldorado | 3,837 | City in Saline County, Illinois, United States |
| Eagle | 1,576 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Carrier Mills | 1,527 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Galatia | 868 | Town in Saline County, Illinois |
| Raleigh | 328 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Stonefort | 260 | Township in Saline County, Illinois |
| Long Branch | 235 | Township in Saline County, Illinois |
| Muddy | 62 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Buena Vista distances to largest Illinois cities
