State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
384.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.92% (-15)
Growth Since 2010
-6.23% (-51)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Van Buren, Missouri Population 2021
768
Van Buren is a city located in Carter County Missouri. It is also the county seat of Carter County. With a 2020 population of 768, it is the 389th largest city in Missouri and the 11473rd largest city in the United States . Van Buren is currently declining at a rate of -1.92% annually and its population has decreased by -6.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 819 in 2010. Spanning over 2 miles, Van Buren has a population density of 384 people per square mile.
The average household income in Van Buren is $43,004 with a poverty rate of 18.66%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $614 per month, and the median house value is $105,900. The median age in Van Buren is 38.3 years, 33.7 years for males, and 39.2 years for females.
Van Buren Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Van Burenwas:
- White: 100.00%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
The current population of Van Buren, Missouri is 768 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 768.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 819.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 897 | 100.00% |
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Van Buren Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 376 | 2.3 | 61.4 |
| Non Family | 148 | 1.02 | 52 |
| Married | 125 | 3.14 | 84 |
| Male | 54 | 3.2 | 16.7 |
| Female | 49 | 2.98 | 81.6 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 2.76% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 71 | 11.51% |
| High School Graduate | 215 | 34.85% |
| Some College | 157 | 25.45% |
| Associates Degree | 77 | 12.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 57 | 9.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 23 | 3.73% |
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Van Buren Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 617 | 529 | 80 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 85.74%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.97%.
Van Buren Language by Age
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Van Buren Language
98.07% of Van Buren residents speak only English, while 1.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.97% of the population.
18.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.58%
Male Poverty Rate
25.54%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Van Buren
The race most likely to be in poverty in Van Buren is White, with 18.66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Van Buren is White, with 18.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 41.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.94%.
Van Buren Marital Status
Marriage Rates
35.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.4%
Male Marriage Rate
33.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Van Buren Married by Age and Sex
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Van Buren Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Van Buren Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 2.91% |
Van Buren Veterans by Education
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15.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
63.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
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59.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.2%
Employment Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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72.91%
Born in Van Buren
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Van Buren residents were born in the United States, with 72.91% having been born in Missouri. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 768 | -15 | -1.92% |
| 2020 | 783 | -15 | -1.88% |
| 2019 | 798 | -15 | -1.85% |
| 2018 | 813 | -12 | -1.45% |
| 2017 | 825 | -8 | -0.96% |
| 2016 | 833 | -9 | -1.07% |
| 2015 | 842 | 4 | 0.48% |
| 2014 | 838 | -5 | -0.59% |
| 2013 | 843 | 14 | 1.69% |
| 2012 | 829 | -7 | -0.84% |
| 2011 | 836 | 7 | 0.84% |
| 2010 | 829 | 0.00% |