Van Buren township is located in Grant County Indiana. Van Buren township has a 2024 population of 12,787. Van Buren township is currently declining at a rate of -0.17% annually and its population has decreased by -0.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,813 in 2020.
The average household income in Van Buren township is $84,220 with a poverty rate of 8.45%. The median age in Van Buren township is 37.1 years: 35.7 years for males, and 39.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Van Buren township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,759 | 83.81% |
| Two or more races | 889 | 6.93% |
| Black or African American | 694 | 5.41% |
| Asian | 277 | 2.16% |
| Other race | 218 | 1.7% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,109 | 2.47 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Married | 2,465 | 3.03 | 81.6 | 18.4 |
| Non Family | 1,702 | 1.34 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Female | 722 | 3.24 | 61.6 | 38.4 |
| Male | 220 | 2.53 | 70.9 | 29.1 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
70.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 495 | 5.44% |
| Associates Degree | 739 | 8.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,744 | 19.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,131 | 12.44% |
| High School Graduate | 3,008 | 33.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 80 | 0.88% |
| Some College | 1,897 | 20.86% |
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 | 7,701 | 7,211 | 2,398 |
| Hispanic | 533 | 507 | 79 |
| Black | 497 | 438 | 214 |
| 2+ Races | 479 | 479 | 100 |
| Asian | 182 | 182 | 105 |
| Other Race | 124 | 114 | 48 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 57.69%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,014 | $52,069 | $46,619 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,870 | $82,143 | $51,394 |
| High School Graduate | $41,276 | $52,382 | $28,538 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,315 | $34,559 | $32,909 |
| Overall | $43,268 | $50,579 | $39,747 |
| Some College | $39,381 | $38,320 | $40,587 |
$43,268
Average Earnings
$50,579
Average Male
$39,747
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.99% of Van Buren township residents speak only English, while 8.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,331 | 805 | 7.79% |
| Black | 689 | 132 | 19.16% |
| Hispanic | 953 | 127 | 13.33% |
| Other | 218 | 53 | 24.31% |
| Multiple | 889 | 33 | 3.71% |
8.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.78%
Male Poverty Rate
10.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Van Buren township is Other, with 24.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Van Buren township is Multiple, with 3.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 11.18% |
| High School | 10.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 73.31% |
| Male Unemployed | 5.48% |
| Female Employed | 4.05% |
| Male Employed | 2.12% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $94,021 | $97,477 |
| Households | $79,793 | $84,220 |
| Married Families | $101,847 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,179 | $51,940 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.9%
Male Marriage Rate
47.8%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
540
Number of Veterans
501
Male Veterans
39
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 217 |
| Vietnam | 146 |
| Second Gulf War | 115 |
| Korea | 32 |
| World War II | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 170 |
| 35 to 54 | 143 |
| 65 to 74 | 115 |
| 75+ | 108 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 457 | 5.34% |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 8.37% |
| Other Race | 25 | 18.94% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 3.67% |
| Black | 17 | 3.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.8%
Labor Force Participation
68.7%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
69.07%
Born in Van Buren township
94.43%
Native Born
5.57%
Foreign Born
2.71%
Non Citizen
2.86%
Naturalized
94.43% of Van Buren township residents were born in the United States, with 69.07% having been born in Indiana. 2.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,677 | -22 | -0.17% |
| 2028 | 12,699 | -22 | -0.17% |
| 2027 | 12,721 | -22 | -0.17% |
| 2026 | 12,743 | -22 | -0.17% |
| 2025 | 12,765 | -22 | -0.17% |
| 2024 | 12,787 | -22 | -0.17% |
| 2023 | 12,809 | -22 | -0.17% |
| 2022 | 12,831 | -48 | -0.37% |
| 2021 | 12,879 | 66 | 0.52% |
| 2020 | 12,813 | -185 | -1.42% |
| 2019 | 12,998 | 83 | 0.64% |
| 2018 | 12,915 | 63 | 0.49% |
| 2017 | 12,852 | 94 | 0.74% |
| 2016 | 12,758 | 150 | 1.19% |
| 2015 | 12,608 | 88 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 12,520 | 134 | 1.08% |
| 2013 | 12,386 | 62 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 12,324 | 127 | 1.04% |
| 2011 | 12,197 | 163 | 1.35% |
| 2010 | 12,034 | 0 | 0% |