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Van Buren County

Tennessee · 5,548 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 $29,087. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $73,800. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
5,548
+1%since 2000
from 5,508 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.5
+15%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Van Buren County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,087
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,165 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,160
−2%since 2000
from $17,497 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$409
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.9%
−43.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
17.4% rent
Vacancy rate
20.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+35%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(5,437)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(18)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(73)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(5,408)
Black0.4%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(50)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other2.3%(126)
Diversity Score8.9%(493)
Diversity Score
9
+573%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+3%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% 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
3.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.6%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van Buren County, Tennessee?

Van Buren County, Tennessee has about 5,548 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Van Buren County, Tennessee earns about $29,087 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 $73,800, and the typical rent is about $409 a month.

How educated are people in Van Buren County, Tennessee?

About 9.0% 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 24.6% 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 702 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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