Van Buren, IN Demographics

A map of Van Buren's Population by Race

Van Buren, Indiana has an estimated population of 782, a slight decrease from the 790 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.3% White, 6.3% Multiracial, 1.8% Hispanic, 0.6% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Van Buren, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Van Buren has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Van Buren, that probability was 8.8% in 2020 and 16.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Van Buren is ranked the 412th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Van Buren was ranked the 381st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Van Buren's White Population

714 residents of Van Buren, or 91.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Van Buren is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Van Buren ranks 88th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Buren's White population has declined by an estimated 5.3%. White residents' share of Van Buren's population has decreased from 95.4% to 91.3%.

Van Buren is more White than neighboring Upland (80.6% White), and Gas City (88.9% White). Van Buren is less White than neighboring Landess (100% White), Warren (95.1% White), and Mount Etna (98.2% White).

Van Buren's Black Population

5 residents of Van Buren, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Van Buren is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Van Buren ranks 207th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Buren's Black population has declined by an estimated 28.6%. Black residents' share of Van Buren's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Van Buren is more Black than neighboring Landess (0% Black), Warren (0% Black), and Mount Etna (0% Black). Van Buren is less Black than neighboring Upland (1.7% Black), and Gas City (0.8% Black).

Van Buren's Asian Population

0 residents of Van Buren, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Van Buren is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Van Buren ranks 492nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Buren's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Van Buren's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Van Buren is less Asian than neighboring Upland (5.1% Asian), and Gas City (0.3% Asian).

Van Buren's Hispanic Population

14 residents of Van Buren, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Van Buren is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Van Buren ranks 509th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Buren's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Van Buren's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Van Buren is more Hispanic than neighboring Landess (0% Hispanic), and Warren (1.3% Hispanic). Van Buren is less Hispanic than neighboring Upland (5.7% Hispanic), and Gas City (4.7% Hispanic).

Van Buren's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Van Buren, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Van Buren is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Van Buren ranks 546th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Buren's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Van Buren's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Van Buren is less Native American/Other than neighboring Upland (0.4% Native American/Other), and Gas City (0.9% Native American/Other).

Van Buren's Multiracial Population

49 residents of Van Buren, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Van Buren is slightly higher than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Van Buren ranks 607th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Buren's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 226.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Van Buren's population has increased from 1.9% to 6.3%.

Van Buren is more Multiracial than neighboring Landess (0% Multiracial), Warren (3.7% Multiracial), Mount Etna (0% Multiracial), and Gas City (4.4% Multiracial). Van Buren is less Multiracial than neighboring Upland (6.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.