Buena Vista, Colorado
Buena Vista: town of the United States
About
Buena Vista is a town located in the county of Chaffee in the U.S. state of Colorado. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,617. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,116 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Buena Vista
| Population | 3,116 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Colorado (United States) |
| County | Chaffee County |
| Postal code | 81211 |
| Phone Area Codes | 719 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.02% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.98% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.8422,-106.1311 |
| Altitude | 7,966 feet / 2428 meters |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 23:01:19 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 16.01% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 36℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Buena Vista is located at 38°50'32"N 106°7'52"W (38.8422200, -106.1311300).
Buena Vista map
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Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Buena Vista increased by 16.01% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,617 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,581 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,598 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,659 | 2.29% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,665 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,690 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,736 | 1.68% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,789 | 1.9% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,815 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,866 | 1.78% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,116 | 8.02% | estimation process |
Nearby Transit Stations (10)
Rail and bus stations connected to Buena Vista, CO. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUV | Buena Vista, CO | 27318 County Road 314 | BUS |
| PSG | Poncha Springs, CO | 6250 US Highway 285 | BUS |
| SLD | Salida, CO | 54 Jones Avenue | BUS |
| FRP | Fairplay, CO | 620 US Highway 285 | BUS |
| GUN | Gunnison-Downtown, CO | 905 North Main Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Buena Vista.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista Post Office | Buena Vista (CO) | 81211 |
| Nathr Post Office | Nathrop (CO) | 81236 |
| Hartsel Post Office | Hartsel (CO) | 80449 |
| Salida Post Office | Salida (CO) | 81201 |
| Poncha Spring Post Office | Poncha Springs (CO) | 81242 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Buena Vista, Michigan unincorporated community in Michigan, United States with a population of 6,816 people.
- Buena Vista, Virginia independent city in Virginia, United States with a population of 6,402 people.
- Buena Vista, Georgia city in Georgia, United States with a population of 2,065 people.
- Buena Vista, Wisconsin unincorporated community in the Town of Delafield, Waukesha County, Wisconsin with a population of 1,820 people.
- Buena Vista, Illinois township in Schuyler County, Illinois with a population of 1,684 people.
Other cities in Chaffee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chaffee County , CO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Salida | 5,690 | City in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States |
| Poncha Springs | 1,134 | Human settlement in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Buena Vista distances to largest Colorado cities