Van Buren County Summary

Life in Van Buren County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Van Buren County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Van Buren County:

  • The population in Van Buren County is 7,207.

  • The median home value in Van Buren County is $144,125.

  • The median income in Van Buren County is $58,417.

  • The median rent in Van Buren County is $661.

  • The unemployment rate in Van Buren County is 4.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Van Buren County is 11.1%.

  • The average high in Van Buren County is 70.1° and there are 87.1 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Van Buren County

List Of Cities & Towns in Van Buren County

Keosauqua, IA Population 921

Birmingham, IA Population 523

Farmington, IA Population 506

Milton, IA Population 496

Bonaparte, IA Population 423

Cantril, IA Population 270

Stockport, IA Population 262

Douds, IA Population 112

Leando, IA Population 23

Mount Sterling, IA Population 0

Map Of Van Buren County

Van Buren County, IA Weather

  • The average high in Van Buren County is 70.1°.

  • There are 76.15 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 87.1 inches of rain each year with 8.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:06 hours of sun each day in Van Buren County.

StatVan Buren County
Mean High70.1
Nice Days76.15
Rainfall87.1
Snowfall8.7
Sunny_hours5:06
70.1°
Average High
87.1
Inches of Rain

Van Buren County Demographics

Population over time in Van Buren County

The current population in Van Buren County is 7,207. The population has increased 0.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 7,196 1.3%
2021 7,104 -0.6%
2020 7,150 -

Gender in Van Buren County

  • Van Buren County is 48.8% female with 3,520 female residents.

  • Van Buren County is 51.2% male with 3,686 male residents.

Female
48.8% (3,520)
Male
51.2% (3,686)
Gender Van Buren County IA USA
Female 48.8% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 51.2% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Van Buren County

Van Buren County is:

  • 95.8% White with 6,907 White residents.

  • 0.4% African American with 30 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 2 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 46 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 15 Other residents.

  • 1.2% Two Or More with 89 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.6% Hispanic with 118 Hispanic residents.

White
95.8% (6,907)
African American
0.4% (30)
American Indian
0.0% (2)
Asian
0.6% (46)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.2% (15)
Two Or More
1.2% (89)
Hispanic
1.6% (118)

Table: Van Buren County By Race

Race Van Buren County IA USA
White 95.8% 83.8% 58.9%
African American 0.4% 3.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.2% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.6% 6.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Van Buren County, Iowa

  • 5.1% of households in Van Buren County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.8% of households in Van Buren County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Van Buren County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.8% of households in Van Buren County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Van Buren County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 26.6% of households in Van Buren County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 9.6% of households in Van Buren County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.0% of households in Van Buren County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.9% of households in Van Buren County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.9% of households in Van Buren County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.1% (365)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.8% (344)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.4% (677)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.8% (565)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.0% (867)
$50,000 to $74,999
26.6% (1,914)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.6% (689)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.0% (1,151)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.9% (281)
$200,000 or more
4.9% (349)
Income Van Buren County IA USA
Less than $10,000 5.1% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.8% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.4% 7.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.8% 7.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.0% 11.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 26.6% 17.9% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.6% 14.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.0% 18.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.9% 7.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.9% 7.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Van Buren County for adults over 25

  • 7.0% of adults in Van Buren County completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Van Buren County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 39.0% of adults in Van Buren County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Van Buren County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Van Buren County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Van Buren County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Van Buren County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Van Buren County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Van Buren County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
7% (504)
9-12th Grade
3% (216)
High School / GED
39% (2,810)
Some College
21% (1,513)
Associate's Degree
10% (720)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (936)
Master's Degree
5% (360)
Professional Degree
1% (72)
Doctorate Degree
1% (72)
Education Van Buren County IA USA
< 9th Grade 7% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 3% 4% 6%
High School / GED 39% 31% 26%
Some College 21% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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