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Van Buren, IN
Town in Grant County, Indiana.
Population
782
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,341
ZIP codes
0
Van Buren and its ZIP codes
Van Buren at a glance
- Van Buren is about 7 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $47,692 a year, 34% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $69,800 (68% below Indiana) and median rent is $816 a month.
Local data for Van Buren, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Van Buren, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,692
Poverty rate
19.7%
Median home value
$69,800
Median rent
$816/mo
Homeownership
81.4%
Bachelor's or higher
9.8%
Median age
47.3
Average commute
25.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (132), Irish Americans (94), French Americans (16).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grant County. PPP loans are for Van Buren.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,159
27,713 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,373
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$510M
FY 2026, $7,649 per person
How people get to work
Van Buren, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.4%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Van Buren, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
391
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
66
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 18°F
41.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Van Buren, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Van Buren
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LandessCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 1.4 |
| WarrenTown | 6.2 mi | 1.1 |
| RollCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.8 |
| Mount EtnaTown | 9.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Gas CityCity | 10 mi | 5 |
| MarionCity | 10 mi | 15.7 |
| UplandTown | 10 mi | 3.1 |
| JonesboroCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| La FontaineTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| MontpelierCity | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| JalapaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| KeystoneCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Liberty CenterCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| Hartford CityCity | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| SweetserTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| Shamrock LakesTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Van Buren, IN in?
- Van Buren is in Grant County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Van Buren, IN?
- About 782 people live in Van Buren, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Van Buren?
- Nearby places include Landess (3.1 mi), Warren (6.2 mi), Roll (7.3 mi), Mount Etna (9.1 mi), Gas City (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023