Demographics & People — Van Buren, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,146 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,200 |
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| Median Age | 41.2 |
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| Total Households | 406 |
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| Family Households | 155 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.74 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.016 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,111 |
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| Black or African American | 6 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| American | 290 |
| German | 279 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 241 |
| Irish | 169 |
| Other groups | 148 |
| English | 89 |
| European | 79 |
| Italian | 36 |
| Welsh | 16 |
| Norwegian | 13 |
Language
| English Only | 1,125 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,125 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 14 |
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| Population 18+ | 692 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Van Buren, Missouri.
