Van Buren, OH Demographics

A map of Van Buren's Population by Race

Van Buren, Ohio has an estimated population of 583, a dramatic increase from the 396 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.4% White, 9.4% Hispanic, 4.1% Multiracial, 0.0% 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 Ohio 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 12.0% in 2020 and 24.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Van Buren is ranked the 843rd most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 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 940th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Van Buren's White Population

504 residents of Van Buren, or 86.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Van Buren is considerably higher than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Van Buren ranks 326th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Buren's White population has grown by an estimated 35.8%. White residents' share of Van Buren's population has decreased from 93.7% to 86.4%.

Van Buren is more White than neighboring Findlay (82.8% White), and Cygnet (83.5% White). Van Buren is less White than neighboring North Baltimore (87.7% White), Bairdstown (87.2% White), and Bloomdale (96% White).

Van Buren's Black Population

0 residents of Van Buren, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Van Buren is considerably lower than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Van Buren ranks 1028th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

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

Van Buren is less Black than neighboring North Baltimore (1.7% Black), and Findlay (2.6% 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 Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Van Buren ranks 521st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 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 decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Van Buren is less Asian than neighboring North Baltimore (2.5% Asian), Bairdstown (1.2% Asian), and Findlay (2.2% Asian).

Van Buren's Hispanic Population

55 residents of Van Buren, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Van Buren is slightly higher than in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Van Buren ranks 239th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Buren's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 223.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Van Buren's population has increased from 4.3% to 9.4%.

Van Buren is more Hispanic than neighboring North Baltimore (8% Hispanic), Bairdstown (4.7% Hispanic), Findlay (8.5% Hispanic), and Bloomdale (1.8% Hispanic). Van Buren is less Hispanic than neighboring Cygnet (15.7% 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 Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Van Buren ranks 875th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 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 Bairdstown (1.2% Native American/Other), and Findlay (0.4% Native American/Other).

Van Buren's Multiracial Population

24 residents of Van Buren, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Van Buren is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Van Buren ranks 1201st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Buren's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 380.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Van Buren's population has increased from 1.3% to 4.1%.

Van Buren is more Multiracial than neighboring North Baltimore (0.2% Multiracial), Findlay (3.5% Multiracial), Bloomdale (2.1% Multiracial), and Cygnet (0.9% Multiracial). Van Buren is less Multiracial than neighboring Bairdstown (5.8% 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.