Van Buren County's estimated 2026 population is 7,075 with a growth rate of -0.79% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Van Buren County is the 90th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 7,577 and has seen a growth of -6.63% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.7 years
Female: 45.9 years
Male: 44.5 years
There are 5,532 adults, (1,707 of whom are seniors) in Van Buren County.
Female: 3,523 (48.7%)
Male: 3,718 (51.3%)
The racial composition of Van Buren County includes 95.48% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,914 | 95.48% |
| Two or more races | 215 | 2.97% |
| Other race | 74 | 1.02% |
| Black or African American | 31 | 0.43% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.06% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.04% |
Van Buren County's average per capita income is $42,711. Household income levels show a median of $61,161. The poverty rate stands at 15.1%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,000 | - |
| Families | $78,262 | $100,125 |
| Households | $61,161 | $82,878 |
| Non Families | $29,536 | $50,556 |
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