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Van Buren, MO

Town in Carter County, Missouri.

Population

1,161

Land area

2sq mi

People per sq mi

581

ZIP codes

0

Van Buren and its ZIP codes

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Van Buren at a glance

  • Van Buren is about 6.4 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
  • The median household income is $20,560, 71% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $103,400 (55% below Missouri) and median rent is $313 a month.

Local data for Van Buren, MO

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Van Buren, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$20,560

Poverty rate

44.4%

Median home value

$103,400

Median rent

$313/mo

Homeownership

42.3%

Bachelor's or higher

9.6%

Median age

41.2

Average commute

17.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (337), Irish Americans (143), Dutch Americans (15).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carter County. PPP loans are for Van Buren.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.1%

Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$37,585

1,448 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$52,549

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$50.4M

FY 2026, $9,684 per person

Carter County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Van Buren, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone59.9%
  • Carpooled17.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked18.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home4.6%

Average one-way commute: 17.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Van Buren, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

713

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

37

1.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 23°F

48.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Van Buren, MO, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

43.7%

U.S. 33.3% +10.4 pts

Diabetes

20.3%

U.S. 12.1% +8.2 pts

Smoking

27.5%

U.S. 12.8% +14.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.6%

U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts

Cities near Van Buren

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
FremontCensus-designated place9.2 mi0.2
HunterCensus-designated place12 mi3.6
EllsinoreCity15 mi0.5
EllingtonCity16 mi1.5
GrandinCity16 mi0.4
WinonaCity18 mi3.8
Mill SpringVillage19 mi0.4
PiedmontCity20 mi2.2
EminenceCity22 mi1.9
WilliamsvilleCity26 mi0.3
Birch TreeCity27 mi1.4
Des ArcVillage28 mi0.2
DoniphanCity28 mi1.4
CentervilleCity30 mi0.3
AnnapolisCity30 mi0.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Van Buren, MO in?
Van Buren is in Carter County, Missouri.
What is the population of Van Buren, MO?
About 1,161 people live in Van Buren, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Van Buren?
Nearby places include Fremont (9.2 mi), Hunter (12 mi), Ellsinore (15 mi), Ellington (16 mi), Grandin (16 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023