Van Buren County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19177 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,241 | — | #2,720 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,161 | -18.6% | #1,969 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.7 years | +14.9% | #790 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $114,600 | -59.3% | #2,770 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $622 | -46.5% | #3,008 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.1% | +19.9% | #1,961 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Van Buren County has a population of 7,241, making it the #2,720 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.7 years, which is 14.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Van Buren County is $61,161, ranking #1,969 out of 3,222 counties — 18.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.1% and unemployment stands at 4.1%.
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The median home value in Van Buren County is $114,600 (-59.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $622/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.6%.
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82.6% of residents in Van Buren County have health insurance coverage, which is 9.9% below the national rate.
About Van Buren County, Iowa
Van Buren County, Iowa has a total population of 7,241, making it the 2,720th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Van Buren County is 44.7 years, which is 14.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Van Buren County is $61,161, which ranks #1,969 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1%.
The median home value in Van Buren County is $114,600, 59.3% below the national median. Renters in Van Buren County pay a median gross rent of $622 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Van Buren County, 18.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 82.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.4 min.
Van Buren County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.8%).
All data for Van Buren County, Iowa comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.