Van Buren town is located in Onondaga County New York. Van Buren town has a 2024 population of 14,094. Van Buren town is currently declining at a rate of -0.34% annually and its population has decreased by -1.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,331 in 2020.
The average household income in Van Buren town is $80,239 with a poverty rate of 8.66%. The median age in Van Buren town is 42.4 years: 42.5 years for males, and 42.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Van Buren town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,219 | 92.8% |
| Two or more races | 440 | 3.09% |
| Native American | 199 | 1.4% |
| Black or African American | 171 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 119 | 0.84% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 59 | 0.41% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.27% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,313 | 2.23 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
| Married | 2,732 | 2.89 | 85.2 | 14.8 |
| Non Family | 2,707 | 1.18 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
| Female | 706 | 3.39 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
| Male | 168 | 3.6 | 48.2 | 51.8 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
67.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 451 | 4.41% |
| Associates Degree | 1,263 | 12.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,937 | 18.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,257 | 12.29% |
| High School Graduate | 2,993 | 29.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 96 | 0.94% |
| Some College | 2,232 | 21.82% |
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 | 9,531 | 9,064 | 2,900 |
| Hispanic | 297 | 225 | 143 |
| 2+ Races | 238 | 230 | 96 |
| Black | 130 | 122 | 56 |
| Native American | 103 | 39 | 11 |
| Other Race | 92 | 92 | 44 |
| Asian | 38 | 38 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 48.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,237 | $59,347 | $44,893 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,310 | $74,801 | $72,188 |
| High School Graduate | $45,909 | $55,000 | $34,808 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,325 | $35,463 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,871 | $57,778 | $44,722 |
| Some College | $46,182 | $53,833 | $40,714 |
$50,871
Average Earnings
$57,778
Average Male
$44,722
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.22% of Van Buren town residents speak only English, while 3.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,826 | 1,117 | 8.71% |
| Native | 199 | 64 | 32.16% |
| Hispanic | 698 | 64 | 9.17% |
| Black | 161 | 40 | 24.84% |
8.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.54%
Male Poverty Rate
10.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Van Buren town is Native, with 32.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Van Buren town is White, with 8.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.1% |
| High School | 9.57% |
| Some College | 7.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 52.78% |
| Male Unemployed | 24.14% |
| Female Employed | 5.12% |
| Male Employed | 2.47% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,836 | $93,895 |
| Households | $69,551 | $80,239 |
| Married Families | $97,862 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,766 | $56,398 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.1%
Male Marriage Rate
45.5%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
842
Number of Veterans
762
Male Veterans
80
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 382 |
| Second Gulf War | 82 |
| First Gulf War | 64 |
| Korea | 55 |
| World War II | 45 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 295 |
| 75+ | 268 |
| 55 to 64 | 130 |
| 35 to 54 | 105 |
| 18 to 34 | 44 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 832 | 7.81% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 3.42% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 3.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.1%
Labor Force Participation
58.1%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
83.76%
Born in Van Buren town
96.93%
Native Born
3.07%
Foreign Born
0.6%
Non Citizen
2.48%
Naturalized
96.93% of Van Buren town residents were born in the United States, with 83.76% having been born in New York. 0.6% 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 | 13,854 | -48 | -0.35% |
| 2028 | 13,902 | -48 | -0.34% |
| 2027 | 13,950 | -48 | -0.34% |
| 2026 | 13,998 | -48 | -0.34% |
| 2025 | 14,046 | -48 | -0.34% |
| 2024 | 14,094 | -48 | -0.34% |
| 2023 | 14,142 | -48 | -0.34% |
| 2022 | 14,190 | -80 | -0.56% |
| 2021 | 14,270 | -61 | -0.43% |
| 2020 | 14,331 | 930 | 6.94% |
| 2019 | 13,401 | 23 | 0.17% |
| 2018 | 13,378 | 64 | 0.48% |
| 2017 | 13,314 | 39 | 0.29% |
| 2016 | 13,275 | -47 | -0.35% |
| 2015 | 13,322 | -27 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 13,349 | -4 | -0.03% |
| 2013 | 13,353 | 23 | 0.17% |
| 2012 | 13,330 | 64 | 0.48% |
| 2011 | 13,266 | 56 | 0.42% |
| 2010 | 13,210 | 0 | 0% |