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Van Buren

Ohio · 328 residents · 0.258 sq mi
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Van Buren is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $124,300. Poverty is rare here, at 0.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% 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
328
+5%since 2000
from 313 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,271 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,213 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.5
−5%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2783834895957001990201020202024Van Buren
2024583
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,438
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,469
+17%since 2000
from $20,061 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.298
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,300
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.5%
−20.9 ptssince 2000
from 97.3% in 2000
5.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+14%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(298)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.7%(34)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(313)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.2%(34)
Diversity Score
10
−5%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.7 min
+10%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 92.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 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
3.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.6%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
43.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van Buren, Ohio?

Van Buren, Ohio has about 328 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Van Buren, Ohio earns about $58,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Van Buren, Ohio expensive?

In Van Buren, Ohio, the median home is worth about $124,300.

How educated are people in Van Buren, Ohio?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Van Buren, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Van Buren, Ohio?

About 0.6% of people in Van Buren, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Van Buren, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Van Buren, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 16 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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