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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Van Buren County

Michigan · 70,060 residents · 607.793 sq mi
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Van Buren County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,491. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $48,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
70,060
−8%vs 2000
vs 76,263 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
115 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 125 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
33.3
−9%vs 2000
vs 36.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
69K72K74K76K79K1990201020202024Van Buren County
202476K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,491
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,365 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,233
−37%vs 2000
vs $17,878 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
15.1%
+4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,100
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $90,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$343
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $451 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
76.7%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.6% in 2000
23.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−18%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(63,215)
Black6.5%(4,565)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(2,348)
Asian0.3%(201)
Other3%(2,079)
Diversity Score29%(20,313)
Diversity Score
29
−3%vs 2000
vs 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.8%
−7.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+42%vs 2000
vs 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van Buren County, Michigan?

Van Buren County, Michigan has about 70,060 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Van Buren County, Michigan earns about $25,491 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 $48,100, and the typical rent is about $343 a month.

How educated are people in Van Buren County, Michigan?

About 12.1% 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 15.1% of people in Van Buren County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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