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Encyclopedia > Buena Vista, Georgia

Buena Vista (pronounced "BYOO-nah VIHS-tah") is a city located in Marion County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,664. The city is the county seat of Marion County6. Marion County is a county located in the state of Georgia. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A county seat is a town which is the capital of a county. ... Marion County is a county located in the state of Georgia. ... Shortcut: {{GR|#}} {{Cite:GR|#}} The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...


Geography

Location of Buena Vista, Georgia

Buena Vista is located at 32°19'6" North, 84°30'58" West (32.318301, -84.516035)1. Adapted from Wikipedias GA county maps by Seth Ilys. ... Shortcut: {{GR|#}} {{Cite:GR|#}} The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.5 km² (3.3 mi²). 8.4 km² (3.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.91% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... This article is about the unit of measure. ...


Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,664 people, 645 households, and 377 families residing in the city. The population density is 198.3/km² (512.9/mi²). There are 756 housing units at an average density of 90.1/km² (233.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 25.84% White, 63.40% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.30% Pacific Islander, 8.59% from other races, and 1.32% from two or more races. 17.91% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... Shortcut: {{GR|#}} {{Cite:GR|#}} The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There are 645 households out of which 32.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 25.4% are married couples living together, 26.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 41.4% are non-families. 35.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.55 and the average family size is 3.23. Marriage is a relationship and bond, most commonly between a man and a woman, that plays a key role in the definition of many families. ...


In the city the population is spread out with 30.0% under the age of 18, 13.0% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 16.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 30 years. For every 100 females there are 101.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.8 males.


The median income for a household in the city is $17,672, and the median income for a family is $21,738. Males have a median income of $19,306 versus $17,017 for females. The per capita income for the city is $11,406. 34.7% of the population and 28.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 43.3% of those under the age of 18 and 32.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the number of people. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


External links

  • Maps and aerial photos (http://kvaleberg.com/extensions/mapsources/index.php?params=32.318301_N_-84.516035_E_type:city_region:US)
    • Street map from MapQuest  (http://mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?latlongtype=decimal&latitude=32.318301&longitude=-84.516035&zoom=6) or Google Maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=32.318301,-84.516035&spn=0.11,0.18)
    • Topographic map from TopoZone  (http://topozone.com/map.asp?lat=32.318301&lon=-84.516035&s=200&size=m&layer=DRG100&datum=nad83)
    • Aerial image or topographic map from TerraServer-USA (http://terraserver-usa.com/image.aspx?s=14&lon=-84.516035&lat=32.318301&w=2)
    • Satellite image from Google Maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=32.318301,-84.516035&spn=0.11,0.18&t=k)

  Results from FactBites:
 
georgia.gov - City of Buena Vista (88 words)
Buena Vista, the county seat of Marion County, was incorporated January 26, 1850.
Buena Vista is the only incorporated municipality in the county.
The name "Buena Vista" is of Spanish origin that translates into "good view".
COLORADO GUY: Colorado Photos, Web Cam, Funny News Articles, Videos, Forums, Trivia Game (Based in Buena Vista, ... (4937 words)
BUENA VISTA, CO - The Ralph Lauren shirt in Steve's wardrobe celebrated its 17th birthday yesterday with a emotional jubilation at a local cafe in Buena Vista.
BUENA VISTA, CO - Steve was caught red-handed using the wireless Internet connection in front of neighbor's home, and was even photographed (adjacent photo) typing away on his laptop in public view.
BUENA VISTA, CO - The leftover cake from the barbeque at the 2006 Colorado Guy Festival had been sitting in the trunk of Scott Baker of Colorado Springs for the past two weeks, and Scott grinned proudly for the camera when the cake was finally revealed to the public...
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