COUNTY · IA

Buena Vista County, Iowa

Buena Vista County is a county in Iowa with FIPS code 19021 and an estimated population of 20,567 (Census 2023), 31st largest of 99 in the state.

County facts

Name
Buena Vista County
State
Iowa
Type
county
FIPS code
19021
State FIPS
19
Population (2023)
20,567
Change since 2020
-1.1%
State rank
31 of 99

Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.

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Questions

What is the FIPS code for Buena Vista County?

Buena Vista County, Iowa has the five-digit FIPS code 19021: 19 for the state and 021 for the county.

What state is Buena Vista County in?

Buena Vista County is in Iowa.

How do I know if an address is in this county?

Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.