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Buena Vista County, IA: growth, migration and housing
Buena Vista County has 20,449 residents, down 1.7% since 2020 (-1.0% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 476 households moved in and 617 moved out (-141 net), while a net $7.3M of income left. Median household income is $71,719, the median home $159,500 and median rent $894 a month.
In Iowa: 68th of 99 counties for 5-year population growth · 94th of 99 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 44th of 99 counties for median household income · 52nd of 99 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Buena Vista County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Clay County, IA | 36 | $1.6M |
| Cherokee County, IA | 31 | $1.6M |
| Sac County, IA | 29 | $1.4M |
| Pocahontas County, IA | 27 | $1.6M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Buena Vista County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Cherokee County, IA | 46 | $2.5M |
| Sac County, IA | 39 | $1.7M |
| Woodbury County, IA | 33 | $1.5M |
| Polk County, IA | 31 | $1.9M |
| Clay County, IA | 21 | $1.0M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.