Van Buren township is located in Grant County Indiana. Van Buren township has a 2024 population of 2,760. Van Buren township is currently declining at a rate of -0.68% annually and its population has decreased by -1.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,797 in 2020.
The average household income in Van Buren township is $104,255 with a poverty rate of 10.11%. The median age in Van Buren township is 19 years: 18.6 years for males, and 20.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Van Buren township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,661 | 95.41% |
| Other race | 99 | 3.55% |
| Two or more races | 29 | 1.04% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 710 | 3.93 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Married | 632 | 4.02 | 92.6 | 7.4 |
| Male | 32 | 5.16 | 0 | 100 |
| Non Family | 24 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 22 | 2.68 | 100 | 0 |
3.99
Average Family Size
3.93
Average Household Size
88.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 145 | 11.87% |
| Associates Degree | 107 | 8.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 124 | 10.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 277 | 22.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 534 | 43.7% |
| Some College | 35 | 2.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,155 | 496 | 86 |
| Other Race | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $102,661 | $0 | $81,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,592 | $50,469 | $10,795 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $72,730 | $74,133 | $11,250 |
| Overall | $63,781 | $73,301 | $0 |
| Some College | $58,403 | $92,708 | $0 |
$63,781
Average Earnings
$73,301
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
43.81% of Van Buren township residents speak only English, while 56.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 56.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,661 | 282 | 10.6% |
10.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.07%
Male Poverty Rate
11.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Van Buren township is White, with 10.6% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Van Buren township is White, with 10.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.8% |
| Some College | 14.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 11.65% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,143 | $105,998 |
| Households | $88,286 | $104,255 |
| Married Families | $93,372 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
70.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
74.7%
Male Marriage Rate
66.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
40
Number of Veterans
40
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 31 |
| First Gulf War | 31 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 31 | 81.58% |
| White | 9 | 0.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.5%
Labor Force Participation
67.5%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
94.12%
Born in Van Buren township
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Van Buren township residents were born in the United States, with 94.12% having been born in Indiana. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,665 | -19 | -0.71% |
| 2028 | 2,684 | -19 | -0.7% |
| 2027 | 2,703 | -19 | -0.7% |
| 2026 | 2,722 | -19 | -0.69% |
| 2025 | 2,741 | -19 | -0.69% |
| 2024 | 2,760 | -19 | -0.68% |
| 2023 | 2,779 | -19 | -0.68% |
| 2022 | 2,798 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2021 | 2,796 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2020 | 2,797 | 96 | 3.55% |
| 2019 | 2,701 | 8 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 2,693 | 13 | 0.49% |
| 2017 | 2,680 | 12 | 0.45% |
| 2016 | 2,668 | 16 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 2,652 | 16 | 0.61% |
| 2014 | 2,636 | 30 | 1.15% |
| 2013 | 2,606 | 13 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 2,593 | 11 | 0.43% |
| 2011 | 2,582 | 13 | 0.51% |
| 2010 | 2,569 | 0 | 0% |