Van Buren township is located in Hancock County Ohio. Van Buren township has a 2024 population of 2,776. Van Buren township is currently declining at a rate of -0.57% annually and its population has decreased by -1.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,824 in 2020.
The average household income in Van Buren township is $76,173 with a poverty rate of 17.09%. The median age in Van Buren township is 38.4 years: 38.5 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Van Buren township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,878 | 66.6% |
| Other race | 633 | 22.45% |
| Two or more races | 244 | 8.65% |
| Native American | 40 | 1.42% |
| Black or African American | 25 | 0.89% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,040 | 2.65 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
| Married | 626 | 3.28 | 86.9 | 13.1 |
| Non Family | 295 | 1.3 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Male | 91 | 2.52 | 34.1 | 65.9 |
| Female | 28 | 3 | 46.4 | 53.6 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
76.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 106 | 5.74% |
| Associates Degree | 267 | 14.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 225 | 12.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 63 | 3.41% |
| High School Graduate | 733 | 39.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 135 | 7.31% |
| Some College | 319 | 17.26% |
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 | 1,261 | 1,202 | 267 |
| Hispanic | 541 | 359 | 21 |
| Other Race | 320 | 195 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 110 | 99 | 0 |
| Native American | 40 | 15 | 0 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.17%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,696 | $0 | $42,143 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,500 | $47,188 | $69,375 |
| High School Graduate | $36,420 | $41,607 | $26,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,000 | $33,173 | $21,417 |
| Overall | $39,430 | $43,563 | $34,847 |
| Some College | $44,315 | $50,163 | $37,237 |
$39,430
Average Earnings
$43,563
Average Male
$34,847
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.21% of Van Buren township residents speak only English, while 26.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 971 | 340 | 35.02% |
| Other | 620 | 273 | 44.03% |
| White | 1,640 | 128 | 7.8% |
| Multiple | 244 | 54 | 22.13% |
17.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.35%
Male Poverty Rate
12.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Van Buren township is Other, with 44.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Van Buren township is White, with 7.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.97% |
| Some College | 6.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 16.67% |
| Male Employed | 14.98% |
| Female Employed | 7.13% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,452 | $85,101 |
| Households | $67,500 | $76,173 |
| Married Families | $85,755 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,153 | $50,448 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.2%
Male Marriage Rate
57.5%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
173
Number of Veterans
169
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 128 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 13 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 134 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 169 | 10.89% |
| Other Race | 4 | 1.09% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 0.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
68.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.7%
Labor Force Participation
62.9%
Employment Rate
2.8%
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
79.4%
Born in Van Buren township
89.22%
Native Born
10.78%
Foreign Born
4.72%
Non Citizen
6.06%
Naturalized
89.22% of Van Buren township residents were born in the United States, with 79.4% having been born in Ohio. 4.72% 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 | 2,696 | -16 | -0.59% |
| 2028 | 2,712 | -16 | -0.59% |
| 2027 | 2,728 | -16 | -0.58% |
| 2026 | 2,744 | -16 | -0.58% |
| 2025 | 2,760 | -16 | -0.58% |
| 2024 | 2,776 | -16 | -0.57% |
| 2023 | 2,792 | -16 | -0.57% |
| 2022 | 2,808 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 2,808 | -16 | -0.57% |
| 2020 | 2,824 | 65 | 2.36% |
| 2019 | 2,759 | -6 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 2,765 | -13 | -0.47% |
| 2017 | 2,778 | -8 | -0.29% |
| 2016 | 2,786 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2015 | 2,788 | -22 | -0.78% |
| 2014 | 2,810 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2013 | 2,812 | -16 | -0.57% |
| 2012 | 2,828 | -20 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2,848 | -16 | -0.56% |
| 2010 | 2,864 | 0 | 0% |