Van Buren County, Tennessee's estimated 2024 population is 6,556 with a growth rate of 0.97% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Van Buren County, Tennessee is the 93rd largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 5,567 and has seen a growth of 17.77% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,871 | 63 | 0.93% |
| 2028 | 6,808 | 63 | 0.93% |
| 2027 | 6,745 | 63 | 0.94% |
| 2026 | 6,682 | 63 | 0.95% |
| 2025 | 6,619 | 63 | 0.96% |
| 2024 | 6,556 | 63 | 0.97% |
| 2023 | 6,493 | 63 | 0.98% |
| 2022 | 6,430 | 137 | 2.18% |
| 2021 | 6,293 | 119 | 1.93% |
| 2020 | 6,174 | 300 | 5.11% |
| 2019 | 5,874 | 97 | 1.68% |
| 2018 | 5,777 | 30 | 0.52% |
| 2017 | 5,747 | 26 | 0.45% |
| 2016 | 5,721 | 24 | 0.42% |
| 2015 | 5,697 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2014 | 5,696 | 123 | 2.21% |
| 2013 | 5,573 | -79 | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 5,652 | 97 | 1.75% |
| 2011 | 5,555 | -12 | -0.22% |
| 2010 | 5,567 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 4,846 | 118 | 2.5% |
| 1980 | 4,728 | 970 | 25.81% |
| 1970 | 3,758 | 87 | 2.37% |
| 1960 | 3,671 | -314 | -7.88% |
| 1950 | 3,985 | -105 | -2.57% |
| 1940 | 4,090 | 574 | 16.33% |
| 1930 | 3,516 | 892 | 33.99% |
| 1920 | 2,624 | -160 | -5.75% |
| 1910 | 2,784 | -342 | -10.94% |
| 1900 | 3,126 | 263 | 9.19% |
| 1890 | 2,863 | -70 | -2.39% |
| 1880 | 2,933 | 208 | 7.63% |
| 1870 | 2,725 | 144 | 5.58% |
| 1860 | 2,581 | -93 | -3.48% |
| 1850 | 2,674 | -4,197 | -61.08% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,882 | 95.15% |
| Two or more races | 227 | 3.67% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.42% |
| Other race | 25 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.23% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,434 | 2.5 | 80.4 | 19.6 |
| Married | 1,258 | 3.1 | 90.5 | 9.5 |
| Non Family | 847 | 1.21 | 66.6 | 33.4 |
| Female | 205 | 3.19 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
| Male | 124 | 4.02 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
80.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 458 | 9.98% |
| Associates Degree | 337 | 7.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 265 | 5.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 203 | 4.42% |
| High School Graduate | 2,181 | 47.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 433 | 9.44% |
| Some College | 711 | 15.5% |
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 | 4,361 | 3,561 | 402 |
| 2+ Races | 165 | 92 | 35 |
| Native American | 26 | 26 | 17 |
| Hispanic | 18 | 4 | 0 |
| Asian | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Other Race | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 8 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,850 | $38,950 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,813 | $0 | $57,847 |
| High School Graduate | $34,402 | $38,653 | $27,308 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,083 | $36,375 | $18,586 |
| Overall | $36,043 | $38,848 | $33,063 |
| Some College | $36,085 | $62,973 | $34,769 |
$36,043
Average Earnings
$38,848
Average Male
$33,063
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.76% of Van Buren County, Tennessee residents speak only English, while 5.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,660 | 853 | 15.07% |
| Multiple | 227 | 133 | 58.59% |
| Native | 26 | 26 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 4 | 7.14% |
17%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.6%
Male Poverty Rate
18.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Van Buren County, Tennessee is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Van Buren County, Tennessee is Hispanic, with 7.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.98% |
| High School | 18.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.11% |
| Some College | 5.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 8.66% |
| Male Employed | 6.24% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,563 | $73,095 |
| Households | $44,730 | $60,231 |
| Married Families | $72,031 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,417 | $30,347 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.6%
Male Marriage Rate
53.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
415
Number of Veterans
378
Male Veterans
37
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 247 |
| Second Gulf War | 76 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| Korea | 13 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 192 |
| 75+ | 102 |
| 18 to 34 | 66 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 401 | 8.51% |
| Other Race | 14 | 56% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.5%
Labor Force Participation
47.5%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
70.64%
Born in Van Buren County, Tennessee
99.77%
Native Born
0.23%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.23%
Naturalized
99.77% of Van Buren County, Tennessee residents were born in the United States, with 70.64% having been born in Tennessee. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.