Van Buren County, Tennessee Population 2022
Van Buren County, Tennessee's estimated population is 6,199 with a growth rate of 1.79% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Van Buren County, Tennessee is the 95th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 Population was 5,569 and has seen a growth of 11.31% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 2,674 | 0.00% | |
| 1860 | 2,581 | -93 | -3.48% |
| 1870 | 2,725 | 144 | 5.58% |
| 1880 | 2,933 | 208 | 7.63% |
| 1890 | 2,863 | -70 | -2.39% |
| 1900 | 3,126 | 263 | 9.19% |
| 1910 | 2,784 | -342 | -10.94% |
| 1920 | 2,624 | -160 | -5.75% |
| 1930 | 3,516 | 892 | 33.99% |
| 1940 | 4,090 | 574 | 16.33% |
| 1950 | 3,985 | -105 | -2.57% |
| 1960 | 3,671 | -314 | -7.88% |
| 1970 | 3,758 | 87 | 2.37% |
| 1980 | 4,728 | 970 | 25.81% |
| 1990 | 4,846 | 118 | 2.50% |
| 2010 | 5,569 | 723 | 14.92% |
| 2011 | 5,555 | -14 | -0.25% |
| 2012 | 5,653 | 98 | 1.76% |
| 2013 | 5,574 | -79 | -1.40% |
| 2014 | 5,696 | 122 | 2.19% |
| 2015 | 5,695 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2016 | 5,721 | 26 | 0.46% |
| 2017 | 5,747 | 26 | 0.45% |
| 2018 | 5,763 | 16 | 0.28% |
| 2019 | 5,872 | 109 | 1.89% |
| 2020 | 5,981 | 109 | 1.86% |
| 2021 | 6,090 | 109 | 1.82% |
| 2022 | 6,199 | 109 | 1.79% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,603 | 96.39% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.17% |
| Some Other Race | 32 | 0.55% |
| Two or More Races | 168 | 2.89% |
Van Buren County, Tennessee Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,242 | 2.54 | 80 |
| Married | 1,309 | 3.14 | 87.3 |
| Male | 113 | 2.86 | 69 |
| Female | 223 | 2.47 | 70.4 |
| Non Family | 597 | 1.2 | 69.5 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 454 | 10.57% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 452 | 10.53% |
| High School Graduate | 1,977 | 46.04% |
| Some College | 698 | 16.26% |
| Associates Degree | 344 | 8.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 183 | 4.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 186 | 4.33% |
Van Buren County, Tennessee Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 114 | 88 | 37 |
| White | 4,108 | 3,248 | 332 |
| Hispanic | 62 | 46 | |
| Black | 10 | 6 | |
| Other Race | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 79.07%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 32.46%.
$31,219
Average Earnings
$34,700
Average Male
$27,765
Average Female
Van Buren County, Tennessee Language by Age
Van Buren County, Tennessee Language
95.04% of Van Buren County, Tennessee residents speak only English, while 4.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.83% of the population.
Van Buren County, Tennessee Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,431 | 814 | 14.99% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 168 | 42 | 25.00% |
15.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.83%
Male Poverty Rate
14.34%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Van Buren County, Tennessee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Van Buren County, Tennessee is White, with 14.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Van Buren County, Tennessee is Multiple, with 25.00% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.80%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.47%.
Van Buren County, Tennessee Marital Status
Marriage Rates
56.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.0%
Male Marriage Rate
55.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Van Buren County, Tennessee Married by Age and Sex
Van Buren County, Tennessee Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Van Buren County, Tennessee Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 405 | 8.94% |
| Other Race | 16 | 50.00% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 20.51% |
Van Buren County, Tennessee Veterans by Education
2.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
52.4%
Labor Force Participation
49.7%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
69.26%
Born in Van Buren County, Tennessee
98.68%
Native Born
1.32%
Foreign Born
0.93%
Non Citizen
0.40%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.68% of Van Buren County, Tennessee residents were born in the United States, with 69.26% having been born in Tennessee. 0.93% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990