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Van Buren County

Michigan · 76,071 residents (2025 est.) · 607.793 sq mi
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Van Buren County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,114. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $206,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
75,795
−1%since 2000
from 76,263 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
125 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 125 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
+13%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:76,071 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
69K72K74K76K79K1990201020202024Van Buren County
202476K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,114
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,365 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,009
+96%since 2000
from $17,878 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.4%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.436 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,500
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$870
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $451 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
19.4% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+32%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(64,466)
Black5.2%(3,939)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(5,634)
Asian0.3%(226)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.7%(22,679)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(59,271)
Black3.5%(2,689)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(9,498)
Asian0.5%(400)
Other5.2%(3,937)
Diversity Score46.1%(34,942)
Segregation Score27.6%(20,918)
Diversity Score
46
+55%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
−20%since 2020
from 35 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+53%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.7%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2012
from 14.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.4%
+19.3 ptssince 2017
from 70.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 91.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 7.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van Buren County, Michigan?

Van Buren County, Michigan has about 75,795 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Van Buren County, Michigan?

The typical household in Van Buren County, Michigan earns about $68,114 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Van Buren County, Michigan expensive?

In Van Buren County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $206,500, and the typical rent is about $870 a month.

How educated are people in Van Buren County, Michigan?

About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in Van Buren County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Van Buren County, Michigan?

About 14.3% of people in Van Buren County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Van Buren County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Van Buren County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,735 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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