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Van Buren

Missouri · 845 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 $19,766. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,200. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 48% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% 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

845
−6%since 1990
from 900 in 1990
1990 – 2025
423 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 450 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.3
+9%since 1990
from 40.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5957809661K1K1990201020202024Van Buren
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,766
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,810 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,061
+56%since 1990
from $8,376 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.0%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 28.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$316
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $264 in 1990
US average: $602
65.1%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 60.1% in 1990
34.9% rent
2.7
+1%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(882)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian0.6%(5)
Diversity Score6.5%(58)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(813)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.2%(35)
4
−36%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.9%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.5%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 57.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.8%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.9 min
−21%since 1990
from 21.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van Buren, Missouri?

Van Buren, Missouri has about 845 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Van Buren, Missouri earns about $19,766 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 $53,200, and the typical rent is about $316 a month.

How educated are people in Van Buren, Missouri?

About 11.9% 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 25.0% of people in Van Buren, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Van Buren, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Van Buren, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 55 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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