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Buena Vista is a town in Chaffee County.
The community name derives from Spanish for "beautiful view."
The latitude of Buena Vista is 38.842N. The longitude is -106.13W.
It is in the Mountain Standard time zone. Elevation is 7,943 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 2,189.
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$34,800National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Buena Vista demographic reports
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21% of Buena Vista residents report German ancestry, and 15% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Buena Vista ancestry & family history guide.
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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Buena Vista was $16,920, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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24% of Buena Vista residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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- Gold Rush Days - Aug. 11-12, 2007
- River Rally - May 18-20, 2007
- TrailFest - July 21, 2007
- Apple Fest - Sept. 8, 2007
- Collegiate Peaks Music Festival - Aug. 17-19, 2007
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Median rent in Buena Vista, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $516. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $889.
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Libraries in Buena Vista include Buena Vista/N Chaffee County Library ... View libraries
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Chaffee County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Buena Vista political report.
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The average commute time for Buena Vista workers is 14 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
Hotels in Buena Vista include Best Western, Super 8 Motel - Buena Vista.
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