Van Buren, MO

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Van Buren

Crites Corner / Chilton

Low Wassie / Bartlett

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

Demographics of Van Buren

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

9.7%

Households with Children

24.0%

School Enrollment K-12

248

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 2.1%
School Age (5-17): 31.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 11.8%
Working Age (35-54): 20.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 17.5%
Seniors (65+): 16.7%

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: 19.3%
High School / GED: 44.5%
Some College or Associate's: 26.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 9.6%

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: 8.3%
Single Parents: 15.7%
Couples & Adults: 12.7%
Living Alone: 63.3%

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: 97.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.2%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 0.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

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

White Population by Ancestry

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

European: 30.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 69.5%

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: 83.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 15.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.0%

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: 100.0%
Spanish: 0.0%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

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: 0.4%
Elementary (1-4): 8.3%
Middle School (5-8): 13.4%
High School (9-12): 10.0%
College / Graduate: 1.7%
Not Enrolled: 66.3%

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