Van Buren, MO Demographics

A map of Van Buren's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,135	694	97.8%	92.9%
Multiracial	22	39	1.9%	5.2%
Black	2	3	0.2%	0.4%
Hispanic	2	7	0.2%	0.9%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	0.1%

Van Buren, Missouri has an estimated population of 1,161, a dramatic increase from the 747 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.8% White, 1.9% Multiracial, 0.2% Black, 0.2% Hispanic, 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri 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 13.4% in 2020 and 4.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Van Buren is ranked the 354th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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 412th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Van Buren's White Population

1,135 residents of Van Buren, or 97.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Van Buren is significantly higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Van Buren ranks 267th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Buren's White population has grown by an estimated 63.5%. White residents' share of Van Buren's population has increased from 92.9% to 97.8%.

Van Buren is more White than neighboring Fremont (42.1% White), Hunter (84% White), Ellington (92.3% White), Grandin (89.8% White), and Ellsinore (84.5% White).

Van Buren's Black Population

2 residents of Van Buren, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Van Buren is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Van Buren ranks 604th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Buren's Black population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Black residents' share of Van Buren's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Van Buren is more Black than neighboring Fremont (0% Black), Hunter (0% Black), Grandin (0% Black), and Ellsinore (0% Black). Van Buren is less Black than neighboring Ellington (1.8% 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 Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Van Buren ranks 419th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

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

Van Buren's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Van Buren, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Van Buren is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Van Buren ranks 881st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Buren's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 71.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Van Buren's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.2%.

Van Buren is more Hispanic than neighboring Fremont (0% Hispanic), and Hunter (0% Hispanic). Van Buren is less Hispanic than neighboring Ellington (1% Hispanic), Grandin (2.8% Hispanic), and Ellsinore (10.8% 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 Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Van Buren ranks 796th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 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 Ellington (0.3% Native American/Other).

Van Buren's Multiracial Population

22 residents of Van Buren, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Van Buren is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Van Buren ranks 443rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Buren's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 43.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Van Buren's population has decreased from 5.2% to 1.9%.

Van Buren is less Multiracial than neighboring Fremont (57.9% Multiracial), Hunter (16% Multiracial), Ellington (4.5% Multiracial), Grandin (7.4% Multiracial), and Ellsinore (4.7% 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.