Buena Vista
Town in Chaffee County, Colorado
Buena Vista is a town in Chaffee County, Colorado, with 2,855 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,966 ft (2,428 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Johnson Village, 2.2 miles SE.
- 2,855residents (2020 Census)
- 7,966 ftelevation · 2,428 m
- 3.9 sq miland area · 10.2 km²
- 724 / sq mipopulation density
- 81236ZIP code
About Buena Vista
Buena Vista ( BEW-nə VIST-ə) is a statutory town located in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 2,855 at the 2020 United States census.
Buena Vista is located in central Colorado roughly midway between Salida and Leadville in the Upper Arkansas River Valley at an elevation of 7,965 feet (2,428 m).
The name "Buena Vista", Spanish for "Good View", can often be heard pronounced locally as . This Americanized pronunciation was specified by Alsina Dearheimer, who chose this name for the town, which was officially selected over other names (Cottonwood, Mahonville) on the occasion of the town's incorporation. Alternate pronunciations include the Spanish [ˈbwena ˈβista] and simply . Many residents simply refer to the town as "BV."
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Living in Buena Vista
- Median household income
- $78,323
- Median home value
- $572,700
- Median rent
- $2,020/mo
- Median age
- 36
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Buena Vista had 2,855 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,855 |
|---|---|
| Density | 724 per sq mi (280 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Buena Vista at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Chaffee County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,855 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.94 sq mi (10.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 7,966 ft (2,428 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.8299° N, 106.1407° W |
| ZIP code | 81236 |
| Official website | buenavistaco.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0810105 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Buena Vista
- Johnson Village2.2 mi SE
- Nathrop6.6 mi SE
- Smeltertown20.5 mi S
- Garfield21.0 mi S
- Twin Lakes21.2 mi NW
- Maysville21.4 mi S
- Poncha Springs21.6 mi S
- Salida22.1 mi S
- Hartsel22.6 mi NE
- Pitkin25.3 mi SW
- Fairplay28.3 mi N
- Leadville30.0 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Buena Vista
What county is Buena Vista in?
Buena Vista is in Chaffee County, Colorado.
What is the population of Buena Vista, CO?
2,855 people lived in Buena Vista at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Buena Vista, CO?
The ZIP code of Buena Vista is 81236.
What is the elevation of Buena Vista?
7,966 feet (2,428 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Buena Vista?
Johnson Village (2.2 mi), Nathrop (6.6 mi), Smeltertown (20.5 mi), Garfield (21.0 mi), Twin Lakes (21.2 mi).
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