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Van Buren

Ohio · 396 residents · 0.258 sq mi
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Van Buren is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,778. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $127,300. Households here earn about 34% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
396
+27%since 2000
from 313 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,535 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 1,213 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
−2%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2783834895957001990201020202024Van Buren
2024583
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,778
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,084
+40%since 2000
from $20,061 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30%
US avg: 10%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance13.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,300
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$968
from $0 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 97.3% in 2000
8.8% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(371)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(17)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other1.9%(7)
Diversity Score15.8%(63)
Diversity Score
16
+47%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.5 min
+9%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 92.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.8%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 81.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.6%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.2%
−89.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van Buren, Ohio?

Van Buren, Ohio has about 396 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Van Buren, Ohio earns about $77,778 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 $127,300, and the typical rent is about $968 a month.

How educated are people in Van Buren, Ohio?

About 14.5% 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 11.9% of people in Van Buren, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Van Buren, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Van Buren, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 52 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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