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Van Buren County

State:
Tennessee
County Seat:
Spencer

Van Buren County's estimated 2025 population is 6,619 with a growth rate of 0.96% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Van Buren County is the 93rd largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 5,567 and has seen a growth of 18.9% since that time.

6,619
Total Population
24
Population Density (mi²)
93
Population Rank (State)
63 0.96%
Annual Population Growth

Van Buren County Population

Van Buren County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Van Buren County includes 95.07% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White5,98395.07%
Two or more races2453.89%
Black or African American240.38%
Other race150.24%
Native American130.21%
Asian130.21%

Van Buren County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Van Buren County's average per capita income is $38,837. Household income levels show a median of $60,281. The poverty rate stands at 13.85%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$73,616-
Families$69,262$82,823
Households$60,281$69,959
Non Families$33,281$35,259

$38,837

Average Income

$60,281

Median Household Income

13.85%

Poverty Rate