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Van Buren

Missouri · 747 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 $19,583. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $129,000. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 66% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
747
−12%since 2000
from 845 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
374 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 423 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+3%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5957809661K1K1990201020202024Van Buren
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,583
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,766 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,800
+13%since 2000
from $13,061 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
43.4%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,000
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
56.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
43.7% rent
Afford Score
6.6
+145%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(694)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(7)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.5%(34)
Diversity Score
5
+9%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+23.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+41%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
27.8%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 46.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.7%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
60.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.2%
−63.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van Buren, Missouri?

Van Buren, Missouri has about 747 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Van Buren, Missouri earns about $19,583 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 $129,000.

How educated are people in Van Buren, Missouri?

About 8.0% 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 43.4% 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 153 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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