Van Buren township is located in Grant County Indiana. Van Buren township has a 2024 population of 1,787. Van Buren township is currently growing at a rate of 0.34% annually and its population has increased by 0.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,786 in 2020.
The average household income in Van Buren township is $57,414 with a poverty rate of 24.67%. The median age in Van Buren township is 40.5 years: 33 years for males, and 44.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Van Buren township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,706 | 96.55% |
| Black or African American | 26 | 1.47% |
| Two or more races | 17 | 0.96% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.68% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.34% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 734 | 2.41 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Married | 336 | 3.07 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
| Non Family | 234 | 1.22 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Female | 101 | 3.1 | 95 | 5 |
| Male | 63 | 2.17 | 100 | 0 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
80.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 78 | 6.39% |
| Associates Degree | 283 | 23.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 100 | 8.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 60 | 4.91% |
| High School Graduate | 446 | 36.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 0.9% |
| Some College | 243 | 19.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,198 | 1,111 | 160 |
| Other Race | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,188 | $45,278 | $36,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,722 | $76,125 | $68,472 |
| High School Graduate | $44,779 | $52,083 | $24,313 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,929 | $42,639 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,176 | $47,240 | $32,093 |
| Some College | $40,352 | $46,447 | $32,138 |
$42,176
Average Earnings
$47,240
Average Male
$32,093
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.56% of Van Buren township residents speak only English, while 2.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,706 | 423 | 24.79% |
| Multiple | 17 | 7 | 41.18% |
| Native | 6 | 6 | 100% |
24.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.93%
Male Poverty Rate
20.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Van Buren township is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Van Buren township is White, with 24.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.19% |
| High School | 20.18% |
| Some College | 18.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 80% |
| Female Unemployed | 57.69% |
| Female Employed | 11.66% |
| Male Employed | 5.2% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,263 | $60,170 |
| Households | $51,579 | $57,414 |
| Married Families | $69,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,167 | $42,947 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.5%
Male Marriage Rate
51.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
88
Number of Veterans
84
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 47 |
| Korea | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 41 |
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 75+ | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87 | 6.82% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 10% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.3%
Labor Force Participation
53.1%
Employment Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
84.04%
Born in Van Buren township
98.98%
Native Born
1.02%
Foreign Born
0.34%
Non Citizen
0.68%
Naturalized
98.98% of Van Buren township residents were born in the United States, with 84.04% having been born in Indiana. 0.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,817 | 6 | 0.33% |
| 2028 | 1,811 | 6 | 0.33% |
| 2027 | 1,805 | 6 | 0.33% |
| 2026 | 1,799 | 6 | 0.33% |
| 2025 | 1,793 | 6 | 0.34% |
| 2024 | 1,787 | 6 | 0.34% |
| 2023 | 1,781 | 6 | 0.34% |
| 2022 | 1,775 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2021 | 1,777 | -9 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 1,786 | -42 | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 1,828 | -8 | -0.44% |
| 2018 | 1,836 | -6 | -0.33% |
| 2017 | 1,842 | -9 | -0.49% |
| 2016 | 1,851 | -21 | -1.12% |
| 2015 | 1,872 | -23 | -1.21% |
| 2014 | 1,895 | -12 | -0.63% |
| 2013 | 1,907 | -6 | -0.31% |
| 2012 | 1,913 | -13 | -0.67% |
| 2011 | 1,926 | -10 | -0.52% |
| 2010 | 1,936 | 0 | 0% |