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Van Buren

Missouri · 819 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 $28,424. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $72,800. With a median age of 43.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 39% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
819
−3%since 2000
from 845 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
410 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 423 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.4
−2%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5957809661K1K1990201020202024Van Buren
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,424
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,766 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,902
+45%since 2000
from $13,061 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$311
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $316 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.3%
−27.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
39.8% rent
Vacancy rate
25.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.6%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
−5%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(784)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.2%(59)
Diversity Score
7
+73%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.8 min
+159%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.5%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
63.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van Buren, Missouri?

Van Buren, Missouri has about 819 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Van Buren, Missouri earns about $28,424 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 $72,800, and the typical rent is about $311 a month.

How educated are people in Van Buren, Missouri?

About 4.7% 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 21.6% 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 81 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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