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Van Buren

Maine · 2,369 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 $19,441. Population has declined 14% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $44,400. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 48% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,369
−14%since 1990
from 2,759 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
548 / sq mi
−14%since 1990
from 638 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
45.7
+18%since 1990
from 38.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Van Buren
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,441
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,899 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,225
+57%since 1990
from $8,424 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
23.2%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 22.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$296
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $231 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
58.4%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 59.7% in 1990
41.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−1%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(2,747)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.1%(30)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(2,329)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(13)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score2%(48)
Diversity Score
2
+86%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.6%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 53.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
−18%since 1990
from 19.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van Buren, Maine?

Van Buren, Maine has about 2,369 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Van Buren, Maine earns about $19,441 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 $44,400, and the typical rent is about $296 a month.

How educated are people in Van Buren, Maine?

About 10.0% 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 23.2% of people in Van Buren, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Van Buren, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Van Buren, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 390 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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