Buena Vista, Richland County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Buena Vista, Wisconsin
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Town hall in Gotham
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Location of Buena Vista, Richland County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Richland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 42.0 sq mi (108.8 km2) |
| • Land | 41.1 sq mi (106.4 km2) |
| • Water | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,807 |
| • Density | 38.4/sq mi (14.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-10950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582883 |
Buena Vista is a town in Richland County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community where 1,807 people lived according to the 2020 census. Within the town of Buena Vista, you can find the smaller, unincorporated communities of Gotham and Sextonville.
Geography of Buena Vista
Buena Vista is a town that covers about 42.0 square miles (108.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 41.1 square miles (106.3 square kilometers) is land. The rest, about 0.9 square miles (2.5 square kilometers), is water.
People of Buena Vista
In 2020, the town of Buena Vista had a population of 1,807 people. This means there were about 38.4 people living in each square mile.
In 2000, there were 1,575 people living in the town. About 26.9% of the people were under 18 years old. This shows it's a place where many families live. The average age of people in the town was 36 years.
Famous People from Buena Vista
Some people who became well-known have lived in Buena Vista:
- William Dixon: He was a State Representative for Wisconsin. This means he helped make laws for the state.
- Harley A. Martin: He also served as a State Representative for Wisconsin.
See also
In Spanish: Buena Vista (condado de Richland, Wisconsin) para niños
