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Van Buren

Indiana · 775 residents (2025 est.) · 0.583 sq mi
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Van Buren has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,692. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 153 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $69,800. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 34% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
782
−16%since 2000
from 935 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,341 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,604 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.3
+35%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:775 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7477988509019521990201020202024Van Buren
2024782
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,692
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,719 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,665
+92%since 2000
from $14,403 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
+30%since 2010
from 0.316 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,800
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$816
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
18.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.0%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
−4%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
21
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(905)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(13)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(40)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(714)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.3%(49)
Diversity Score20.3%(158)
Diversity Score
20
+373%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+75%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.3%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.2%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 21.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.8%
−66.4 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.1%
+22.3 ptssince 2017
from 60.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van Buren, Indiana?

Van Buren, Indiana has about 782 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Van Buren, Indiana?

The typical household in Van Buren, Indiana earns about $47,692 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Van Buren, Indiana expensive?

In Van Buren, Indiana, the median home is worth about $69,800, and the typical rent is about $816 a month.

How educated are people in Van Buren, Indiana?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Van Buren, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Van Buren, Indiana?

About 19.7% of people in Van Buren, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Van Buren, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Van Buren, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 152 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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