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Van Buren

County:
Carter County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.999
State:
Missouri

Van Buren is a town located in Carter County, Missouri. Van Buren has a 2026 population of 786. It is also the county seat of Carter County. Van Buren is currently growing at a rate of 0.77% annually and its population has increased by 4.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 753 in 2020.

The median household income in Van Buren is $20,560 with a poverty rate of 44.42%. The median age in Van Buren is 41.2 years: 40.3 years for males, and 43 years for females. For every 100 females there are 83.4 males.

786
Total Population
393
Density (mi²)
6 0.77%
Growth

Van Buren Population

Van Buren Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202678660.77%
202578050.65%
202477570.91%
202376881.05%
2022760-9-1.17%
2021769162.12%
202075300%
2019796-14-1.73%
2018810-14-1.7%
2017824-7-0.84%
2016831-9-1.07%
201584010.12%
2014839-3-0.36%
2013842131.57%
2012829-7-0.84%
2011836172.08%
201082950.61%

Median Age

Overall: 41.2 years
Female: 43 years
Male: 40.3 years

Van Buren Adults

There are 768 adults, (194 of whom are seniors) in Van Buren.

Sex Ratio

Female: 633 (54.5%)
Male: 528 (45.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Van Buren includes 97.93% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,13797.93%
Two or more races221.89%
Black or African American20.17%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White20.17%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,13597.76%
Two or more races221.89%
Black or African American20.17%

Van Buren Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Van Buren 's average per capita income is $21,223. Household income levels show a median of $20,560. The poverty rate stands at 44.42%.

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
Families$45,521$61,863
Households$20,560$36,018
Non Families$12,352$18,949
Married Families--

$21,223

Average Income

$20,560

Median Household Income

44.42%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)