Van Buren County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47175 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,437 | — | #2,779 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,931 | -26.9% | #2,481 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.2 years | +21.3% | #452 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $159,200 | -43.5% | #2,044 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $700 | -39.8% | #2,734 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.1% | +27.8% | #2,142 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Van Buren County has a population of 6,437, making it the #2,779 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.2 years, which is 21.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Van Buren County is $54,931, ranking #2,481 out of 3,222 counties — 26.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.1% and unemployment stands at 2.3%.
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The median home value in Van Buren County is $159,200 (-43.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $700/mo and the homeownership rate is 86.4%.
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84.9% of residents in Van Buren County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.4% below the national rate.
About Van Buren County, Tennessee
Van Buren County, Tennessee has a total population of 6,437, making it the 2,779th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Van Buren County is 47.2 years, which is 21.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Van Buren County is $54,931, which ranks #2,481 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3%.
The median home value in Van Buren County is $159,200, 43.5% below the national median. Renters in Van Buren County pay a median gross rent of $700 per month. The homeownership rate is 86.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Van Buren County, 13.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 59.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.7 min.
Van Buren County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.2%).
All data for Van Buren County, Tennessee 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.