Van Buren County's estimated 2026 population is 76,042 with a growth rate of -0.04% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Van Buren County is the 26th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 76,154 and has seen a growth of -0.15% since that time.
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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