Van Buren County's 2026 population is estimated at 7,119, reflecting a -0.68% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Van Buren County is the 90th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 7,577 and has grown -6.04% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.7 years
Female: 45.9 years
Male: 44.5 years
There are 5,532 adults, (1,707 of whom are seniors) in Van Buren County.
Female: 3,523 (48.7%)
Male: 3,718 (51.3%)
The racial composition of Van Buren County includes 95.48% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,914 | 95.48% |
| Two or more races | 215 | 2.97% |
| Other race | 74 | 1.02% |
| Black or African American | 31 | 0.43% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.06% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.04% |
Van Buren County 's average per capita income is $42,711. Household income levels show a median of $61,161. The poverty rate stands at 15.1%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,000 | - |
| Families | $78,262 | $100,125 |
| Households | $61,161 | $82,878 |
| Non Families | $29,536 | $50,556 |
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