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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Van Buren

Indiana · 934 residents · 0.583 sq mi
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Van Buren has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $27,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

934
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 935 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,602 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,604 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.6
−7%vs 2000
vs 35.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7477988509019521990201020202024Van Buren
2024782
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,719 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,222
−29%vs 2000
vs $14,403 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.5%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$27,100
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $56,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$331
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $397 in 2000
US average: $450
78.2%
+3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.9% in 2000
21.8% rent
1.1
−29%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(931)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(3)
Diversity Score1.6%(15)
2
−63%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.7%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.1%
−8.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.6%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.7 min
+61%vs 2000
vs 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Van Buren, Indiana?

Van Buren, Indiana has about 934 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Van Buren, Indiana earns about $25,000 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 $27,100, and the typical rent is about $331 a month.

How educated are people in Van Buren, Indiana?

About 3.7% 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 7.5% of people in Van Buren, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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