Buena Vista

City in Marion County, Georgia

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Buena Vista is a city in Marion County, Georgia, with 1,585 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 719 ft (219 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tazewell, 6.1 miles NE.

About Buena Vista

Buena Vista ( BEW-nə VIST-ə) is a city in Marion County, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Columbus, Georgia metropolitan area. The population was 1,585 at the 2020 census, down from 2,173 in 2010. Formerly known as "Pea Ridge", the city changed its name to Buena Vista in honor of Zachary Taylor's victory in the Mexican–American War. The city is the county seat of Marion County. It is the birthplace of baseball legend Josh Gibson and Medal of Honor recipient Luther H. Story.

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Median household income
$28,878
Median home value
$80,900
Median rent
$592/mo
Median age
37
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Buena Vista, GA population

Buena Vista had 1,585 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,585
Density492 per sq mi (190 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Buena Vista at a glance

StateGeorgia (GA)
CountyMarion County
TypeCity
Population1,585 (2020)
Land area3.22 sq mi (8.3 km²)
Water area0.05 sq mi (0.14 km²)
Elevation719 ft (219 m)
Coordinates32.3185° N, 84.5176° W
ZIP code31803
Official websitecityofbuenavista.org
Census code (GEOID)1311728

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Buena Vista

What county is Buena Vista in?

Buena Vista is in Marion County, Georgia.

What is the population of Buena Vista, GA?

1,585 people lived in Buena Vista at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Buena Vista, GA?

The ZIP code of Buena Vista is 31803.

What is the elevation of Buena Vista?

719 feet (219 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Buena Vista?

Tazewell (6.1 mi), Ellaville (13.4 mi), Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government (15.9 mi), Box Springs (17.6 mi), Richland (18.0 mi).

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