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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Van Buren County

Tennessee · 5,508 residents · 273.415 sq mi
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Van Buren County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,165. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $52,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,508
+14%since 1990
from 4,846 in 1990
1990 – 2025
20 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 18 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.7
+15%since 1990
from 33.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Van Buren County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,165
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,676 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,497
+114%since 1990
from $8,186 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.2%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 19.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,900
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$346
+51%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $174 in 1990
US average: $602
85.3%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 83.8% in 1990
14.7% rent
1.9
+18%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(4,836)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.3%(65)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(5,437)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(18)
Asian0.1%(4)
Diversity Score1.3%(73)
1
−1%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.8%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.0%
+14.0 ptssince 1990
from 48.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 0.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.1 min
−5%since 1990
from 22.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van Buren County, Tennessee?

Van Buren County, Tennessee has about 5,508 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Van Buren County, Tennessee earns about $28,165 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Van Buren County, Tennessee expensive?

In Van Buren County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $52,900, and the typical rent is about $346 a month.

How educated are people in Van Buren County, Tennessee?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Van Buren County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 15.2% of people in Van Buren County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Van Buren County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Van Buren County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 662 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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