Van is a city located in Van Zandt County Texas. Van has a 2024 population of 2,925. Van is currently growing at a rate of 2.2% annually and its population has increased by 9.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,673 in 2020.
The average household income in Van is $77,177 with a poverty rate of 17.33%. The median age in Van is 32.6 years: 32.4 years for males, and 32.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Van was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,377 | 87.68% |
| Two or more races | 139 | 5.13% |
| Black or African American | 101 | 3.73% |
| Other race | 94 | 3.47% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 935 | 2.89 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
| Married | 526 | 3.66 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
| Non Family | 271 | 1.13 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
| Female | 95 | 3.18 | 29.5 | 70.5 |
| Male | 43 | 3.95 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
3.5
Average Family Size
2.89
Average Household Size
69.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 114 | 6.96% |
| Associates Degree | 128 | 7.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 306 | 18.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 137 | 8.36% |
| High School Graduate | 498 | 30.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 77 | 4.7% |
| Some College | 378 | 23.08% |
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 | 1,421 | 1,295 | 416 |
| Hispanic | 138 | 77 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 67 | 63 | 27 |
| Other Race | 48 | 32 | 0 |
| Black | 40 | 40 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 40.3%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,667 | $91,250 | $46,694 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,875 | $73,021 | $71,146 |
| High School Graduate | $40,815 | $46,250 | $18,583 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,063 | $24,464 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,911 | $51,793 | $29,028 |
| Some College | $39,545 | $50,789 | $28,083 |
$43,911
Average Earnings
$51,793
Average Male
$29,028
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.54% of Van residents speak only English, while 5.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,179 | 317 | 14.55% |
| Hispanic | 382 | 151 | 39.53% |
| Multiple | 139 | 79 | 56.83% |
17.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.63%
Male Poverty Rate
19.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Van is Multiple, with 56.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Van is White, with 14.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60.21% |
| High School | 11.68% |
| Some College | 6.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 37.93% |
| Male Employed | 8.88% |
| Female Employed | 7.71% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,500 | $85,713 |
| Households | $61,506 | $77,177 |
| Married Families | $92,652 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,250 | $50,995 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.3%
Male Marriage Rate
53.6%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
86
Number of Veterans
68
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| Vietnam | 28 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49 | 2.99% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 21.77% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 12.82% |
| Other Race | 10 | 20.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Employment Rate
5%
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
78.35%
Born in Van
96.98%
Native Born
3.02%
Foreign Born
2.1%
Non Citizen
0.92%
Naturalized
96.98% of Van residents were born in the United States, with 78.35% having been born in Texas. 2.1% 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 | 3,240 | 63 | 1.98% |
| 2028 | 3,177 | 63 | 2.02% |
| 2027 | 3,114 | 63 | 2.06% |
| 2026 | 3,051 | 63 | 2.11% |
| 2025 | 2,988 | 63 | 2.15% |
| 2024 | 2,925 | 63 | 2.2% |
| 2023 | 2,862 | 55 | 1.96% |
| 2022 | 2,807 | 67 | 2.45% |
| 2021 | 2,740 | 67 | 2.51% |
| 2020 | 2,673 | -78 | -2.84% |
| 2019 | 2,751 | 37 | 1.36% |
| 2018 | 2,714 | 50 | 1.88% |
| 2017 | 2,664 | 33 | 1.25% |
| 2016 | 2,631 | 41 | 1.58% |
| 2015 | 2,590 | -43 | -1.63% |
| 2014 | 2,633 | 7 | 0.27% |
| 2013 | 2,626 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2012 | 2,623 | -10 | -0.38% |
| 2011 | 2,633 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2010 | 2,630 | 0 | 0% |