Van Buren County's estimated 2026 population is 6,906 with a growth rate of 1.62% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Van Buren County is the 92nd largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 5,567 and has seen a growth of 24.05% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
White (95.07%)
Two or more races (3.89%)
Black or African American (0.38%)
Other race (0.24%)
Native American (0.21%)
Asian (0.21%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,983 | 95.07% |
| Two or more races | 245 | 3.89% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 0.38% |
| Other race | 15 | 0.24% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.21% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $73,616 | - |
| Families | $69,262 | $82,823 |
| Households | $60,281 | $69,959 |
| Non Families | $33,281 | $35,259 |
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