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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Van Buren

Maine · 2,759 residents · 4.323 sq mi
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Van Buren has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,899. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $34,500. With a median age of 38.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 47% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,759
+16%vs 2000
vs 2,369 in 2000
1990 – 2024
638 / sq mi
+16%vs 2000
vs 548 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.6
−16%vs 2000
vs 45.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Van Buren
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,899
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $19,441 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,424
−36%vs 2000
vs $13,225 in 2000
US average: $14,340
22.8%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$34,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$231
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $296 in 2000
US average: $450
59.7%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.4% in 2000
40.3% rent
2.3
+1%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(2,329)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(13)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(48)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(2,747)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(12)
Diversity Score1.1%(30)
1
−46%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.3%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
53.4%
−9.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.6%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.5 min
+22%vs 2000
vs 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van Buren, Maine?

Van Buren, Maine has about 2,759 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Van Buren, Maine earns about $14,899 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Van Buren, Maine expensive?

In Van Buren, Maine, the median home is worth about $34,500, and the typical rent is about $231 a month.

How educated are people in Van Buren, Maine?

About 5.3% of adults age 25 and over in Van Buren, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Van Buren, Maine?

About 22.8% of people in Van Buren, Maine 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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