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Van Buren, OH

Village in Hancock County, Ohio.

Population

583

Land area

0.3sq mi

People per sq mi

2,113

ZIP codes

0

Van Buren and its ZIP codes

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Van Buren at a glance

  • Van Buren is about 7.3 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
  • The median household income is $87,216, 22% above the Ohio median of $71,389.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $174,400 (19% below Ohio).

Local data for Van Buren, OH

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Van Buren, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$87,216

Poverty rate

11.8%

Median home value

$174,400

Homeownership

98.0%

Bachelor's or higher

19.0%

Median age

37.4

Average commute

15.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (242), Mexican Americans (55), Irish Americans (51).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

3.3%

Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$64,821

43,831 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$70,136

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.1B

FY 2026, $14,452 per person

Hancock County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone90.0%
  • Carpooled4.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
  • Worked from home5.2%

Average one-way commute: 15.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Van Buren, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

434

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

387

1.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

84° / 19°F

37.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

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

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.4%

U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts

Diabetes

10.2%

U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts

Smoking

14.0%

U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.8%

U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts

Cities near Van Buren

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
North BaltimoreVillage2.9 mi2.5
BairdstownVillage3 mi0.3
BloomdaleVillage5.4 mi0.7
FindlayCity6.9 mi19.7
CygnetVillage7 mi0.3
ArcadiaVillage7.3 mi0.6
McCombVillage7.7 mi1
HoytvilleVillage7.8 mi0.7
Jerry CityVillage8.2 mi1
RudolphCensus-designated place11 mi0.8
West MillgroveVillage11 mi0.3
Benton RidgeVillage12 mi0.4
FostoriaCity12 mi7.6
PortageVillage13 mi1.5
DeshlerVillage14 mi2.3
CustarVillage14 mi0.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Van Buren, OH in?
Van Buren is in Hancock County, Ohio.
What is the population of Van Buren, OH?
About 583 people live in Van Buren, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Van Buren?
Nearby places include North Baltimore (2.9 mi), Bairdstown (3 mi), Bloomdale (5.4 mi), Findlay (6.9 mi), Cygnet (7 mi).

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

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