Van Buren County, Iowa
Van Buren County is home to 7,241 people. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Iowa rate (11.1%). The median household income is $61,161.
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| Measure | Value | Iowa | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,241 | 3,210,507 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $61,161 | $75,059 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 15.1% | 11.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 16.4% | 12.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 17.4% | 5.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.8% | 31.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $114,600 | $208,000 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $622 | $972 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 46.8% | 43.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 0.6% | 5.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 44.7 years | 38.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Davis County
- Henry County
- Jefferson County
- Lee County
- Wapello County
- Clark County, Missouri
- Scotland County, Missouri
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.