Van Buren, ME Demographics

A map of Van Buren's Population by Race

Van Buren, Maine has an estimated population of 1,634, a decrease from the 1,809 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.9% White, 2.5% Asian, 2.1% Multiracial, 2.0% Black, 0.4% Hispanic, and 0.1% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Maine 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 10.9% in 2020 and 13.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Van Buren is ranked the 79th most populous place in Maine, out of 155 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 75th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Van Buren's White Population

1,518 residents of Van Buren, or 92.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Van Buren is slightly higher than in Maine overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Van Buren ranks 28th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Buren's White population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. White residents' share of Van Buren's population has decreased from 94.4% to 92.9%.

Van Buren is more White than neighboring Caribou (91.5% White), Fort Fairfield (92.8% White), and Madawaska (89.6% White). Van Buren is less White than neighboring Grand Isle (99.2% White), and Limestone (97.5% White).

Van Buren's Black Population

33 residents of Van Buren, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Van Buren is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Van Buren ranks 71st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Buren's Black population has grown by an estimated 175.0%. Black residents' share of Van Buren's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.0%.

Van Buren is more Black than neighboring Grand Isle (0% Black), Limestone (1.5% Black), Caribou (0.1% Black), Fort Fairfield (0% Black), and Madawaska (0% Black).

Van Buren's Asian Population

41 residents of Van Buren, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Van Buren is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.1% of the population is Asian. Van Buren ranks 128th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Buren's Asian population has grown by an estimated 925.0%. Asian residents' share of Van Buren's population has increased from 0.2% to 2.5%.

Van Buren is more Asian than neighboring Grand Isle (0% Asian), Limestone (0.5% Asian), Caribou (0.4% Asian), Fort Fairfield (0.5% Asian), and Madawaska (0.2% Asian).

Van Buren's Hispanic Population

7 residents of Van Buren, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Van Buren is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 2.2% of the population is Hispanic. Van Buren ranks 89th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Buren's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 74.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Van Buren's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.4%.

Van Buren is more Hispanic than neighboring Grand Isle (0% Hispanic), and Limestone (0.1% Hispanic). Van Buren is less Hispanic than neighboring Caribou (0.9% Hispanic), Fort Fairfield (4.3% Hispanic), and Madawaska (2.7% Hispanic).

Van Buren's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Van Buren, or 0.1% 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 Maine overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Van Buren ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Buren's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 93.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Van Buren's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.1%.

Van Buren is more Native American/Other than neighboring Limestone (0% Native American/Other), Fort Fairfield (0% Native American/Other), and Madawaska (0% Native American/Other). Van Buren is less Native American/Other than neighboring Grand Isle (0.8% Native American/Other), and Caribou (1.4% Native American/Other).

Van Buren's Multiracial Population

34 residents of Van Buren, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Van Buren is slightly lower than in Maine overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Van Buren ranks 130th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Buren's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 22.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Van Buren's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Van Buren is more Multiracial than neighboring Grand Isle (0% Multiracial), and Limestone (0.5% Multiracial). Van Buren is less Multiracial than neighboring Caribou (5.7% Multiracial), Fort Fairfield (2.3% Multiracial), and Madawaska (7.5% 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.