Buena Vista, San Jose facts for kids
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Buena Vista, California
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Neighborhood of San Jose
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Location in Santa Clara County and the state of California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| Counties | Santa Clara |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| • Land | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,704 |
| • Density | 17,040/sq mi (6,580/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Area codes | 408/669 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1853379, 2407919 |
Buena Vista means "Good View" in Spanish. It was once a small community in Santa Clara County, California. In the year 2000, about 1,700 people lived there. Today, Buena Vista is part of the larger city of San Jose.
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Discovering Buena Vista's Location
Buena Vista is a very small area. It covers about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers). This entire area is land, with no water. It is located within Santa Clara County, which is in the state of California.
Who Lived in Buena Vista?
In 2000, there were 1,704 people living in Buena Vista. These people lived in 539 homes. It was a very crowded place for its small size.
A Diverse Community
People from many different backgrounds lived in Buena Vista. A large number of residents were of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Families and Ages
Many homes in Buena Vista had children under 18 living there. The average home had about three people. The average family had almost four people.
The community had a mix of ages. About 30% of the people were under 18 years old. Many adults were between 25 and 44 years old. The average age of people in Buena Vista was 29 years.
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