Van Buren County, MI

County

Cities in Van Buren County

Neighborhoods in Van Buren County

Neighborhood

Van Buren, MI

West Bangor / McDonald

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Van Buren

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

23.0%

Households with Children

30.0%

School Enrollment K-12

8,921

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.6%
School Age (5-17): 17.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.9%
Working Age (35-54): 23.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.3%
Seniors (65+): 19.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 10.4%
High School / GED: 33.3%
Some College or Associate's: 33.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 19.1%
Single Parents: 10.9%
Couples & Adults: 37.9%
Living Alone: 32.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 12.5%
Asian: 0.5%
Black or African American: 3.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 86.1%
Puerto Rican: 4.3%
Cuban: 1.7%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 2.6%
South American: 0.8%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 38.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 61.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 72.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 22.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 89.9%
Spanish: 8.3%
European & Indo-European: 1.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.4%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.7%
Elementary (1-4): 5.3%
Middle School (5-8): 5.6%
High School (9-12): 5.3%
College / Graduate: 3.3%
Not Enrolled: 77.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources