Van Buren County's estimated 2026 population is 7,119 with a growth rate of -0.68% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Van Buren County is the 90th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 7,577 and has seen a growth of -6.04% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Van Buren County includes 95.8% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (95.8%)
Two or more races (2.74%)
Other race (1.06%)
Black or African American (0.21%)
Asian (0.17%)
Native American (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,932 | 95.8% |
| Two or more races | 198 | 2.74% |
| Other race | 77 | 1.06% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.17% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Van Buren County's average per capita income is $42,269. Household income levels show a median of $60,183. The poverty rate stands at 12.22%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,205 | - |
| Families | $75,139 | $90,362 |
| Households | $60,183 | $76,307 |
| Non Families | $35,057 | $49,409 |
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