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Van Buren

Missouri · 900 residents · 1.999 sq mi
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Van Buren has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,810. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $36,900. With a median age of 40.5, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 48% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

900
+7%vs 2000
vs 845 in 2000
1990 – 2025
450 / sq mi
+7%vs 2000
vs 423 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.5
−9%vs 2000
vs 44.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5957809661K1K1990201020202024Van Buren
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$13,810
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $19,766 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,376
−36%vs 2000
vs $13,061 in 2000
US average: $14,340
28.4%
+3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$36,900
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$264
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $316 in 2000
US average: $450
60.1%
−5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.1% in 2000
39.9% rent
2.7
−1%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(813)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(35)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(882)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other1.4%(13)
Diversity Score6.5%(58)
6
+56%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.0%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
57.0%
−9.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.1%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
+27%vs 2000
vs 16.9 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, Missouri?

Van Buren, Missouri has about 900 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Van Buren, Missouri earns about $13,810 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Van Buren, Missouri expensive?

In Van Buren, Missouri, the median home is worth about $36,900, and the typical rent is about $264 a month.

How educated are people in Van Buren, Missouri?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Van Buren, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Van Buren, Missouri?

About 28.4% of people in Van Buren, Missouri 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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