Van Buren County's 2026 population is estimated at 76,577, reflecting a 0.29% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Van Buren County is the 26th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 76,154 and has grown 0.56% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.2 years
Female: 42 years
Male: 40.3 years
There are 58,410 adults, (15,078 of whom are seniors) in Van Buren County.
Female: 37,998 (50.1%)
Male: 37,797 (49.9%)
The racial composition of Van Buren County includes 80.24% White, 4.6% other race, 3.55% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60,819 | 80.24% |
| Two or more races | 7,804 | 10.3% |
| Other race | 3,485 | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 2,689 | 3.55% |
| Native American | 592 | 0.78% |
| Asian | 400 | 0.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.01% |
Van Buren County 's average per capita income is $47,211. Household income levels show a median of $68,114. The poverty rate stands at 14.31%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $103,112 | $117,566 |
| Families | $85,951 | $101,212 |
| Households | $68,114 | $85,909 |
| Non Families | $35,799 | $50,181 |
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