Van Buren town is located in Aroostook County Maine. Van Buren town has a 2024 population of 2,057. Van Buren town is currently declining at a rate of -0.15% annually but its population has increased by 0.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,040 in 2020.
The average household income in Van Buren town is $73,795 with a poverty rate of 23.64%. The median age in Van Buren town is 55.7 years: 54.1 years for males, and 60 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Van Buren town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,771 | 96.46% |
| Asian | 30 | 1.63% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 1.47% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.22% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 766 | 2.21 | 66.2 | 33.8 |
| Non Family | 424 | 1.13 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
| Married | 271 | 3.43 | 93 | 7 |
| Female | 59 | 4.37 | 71.2 | 28.8 |
| Male | 12 | 2 | 50 | 50 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
66.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 130 | 9.17% |
| Associates Degree | 139 | 9.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 44 | 3.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 76 | 5.36% |
| High School Graduate | 631 | 44.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 164 | 11.57% |
| Some College | 233 | 16.44% |
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 | 1,391 | 1,119 | 120 |
| Asian | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 8.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,212 | $0 | $56,346 |
| High School Graduate | $43,768 | $53,750 | $42,935 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,189 | $35,714 | $44,215 |
| Some College | $43,056 | $35,214 | $58,333 |
$43,189
Average Earnings
$35,714
Average Male
$44,215
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
47.09% of Van Buren town residents speak only English, while 52.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 52.23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,652 | 369 | 22.34% |
| Asian | 18 | 18 | 100% |
| Black | 27 | 12 | 44.44% |
| Native | 4 | 4 | 100% |
23.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.01%
Male Poverty Rate
24.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Van Buren town is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Van Buren town is White, with 22.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61.19% |
| Some College | 20.6% |
| High School | 16.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.94% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 6.84% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,136 | $123,769 |
| Households | $36,724 | $73,795 |
| Married Families | $92,188 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,318 | $29,439 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.5%
Male Marriage Rate
42.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
102
Number of Veterans
86
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 70 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 47 |
| 75+ | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 102 | 6.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
39.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.7%
Labor Force Participation
44.7%
Employment Rate
0.1%
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
72.22%
Born in Van Buren town
88.67%
Native Born
11.33%
Foreign Born
3.98%
Non Citizen
7.35%
Naturalized
88.67% of Van Buren town residents were born in the United States, with 72.22% having been born in Maine. 3.98% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,042 | -3 | -0.15% |
| 2028 | 2,045 | -3 | -0.15% |
| 2027 | 2,048 | -3 | -0.15% |
| 2026 | 2,051 | -3 | -0.15% |
| 2025 | 2,054 | -3 | -0.15% |
| 2024 | 2,057 | -3 | -0.15% |
| 2023 | 2,060 | -3 | -0.15% |
| 2022 | 2,063 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 2,063 | 23 | 1.13% |
| 2020 | 2,040 | 43 | 2.15% |
| 2019 | 1,997 | -9 | -0.45% |
| 2018 | 2,006 | -4 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 2,010 | -27 | -1.33% |
| 2016 | 2,037 | -33 | -1.59% |
| 2015 | 2,070 | -18 | -0.86% |
| 2014 | 2,088 | -21 | -1% |
| 2013 | 2,109 | -28 | -1.31% |
| 2012 | 2,137 | -19 | -0.88% |
| 2011 | 2,156 | -10 | -0.46% |
| 2010 | 2,166 | 0 | 0% |