Van Buren Town, Missouri
As of the census of 2000, there were 845 people in the town, organized into 390 households, and 223 families residing in the town. The population density was 422.6 people per square mile (163.17/km˛), making its Missouri's 183rd least densely populated town. There were 440 housing units at an average density of 220 per square mile (84.94/km˛). The average household size was 2.07 people, and the average family size was 2.76 people. In the town the population was spread out, with 20.5% under the age of 18, 8% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 26.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 124.1 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 130.1 females. The median age was 44.3 years, The median age of males and females living in Van Buren Town was 42.3 and 47.2 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 817 White, 3 Black or African American, 7 American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, 18 from two or more races and Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $19766, it would be the 92nd lowest town by median household income in the U.S. state of Missouri. The median income for a family in the town was $31154, it is the 312th poorest town in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the town was $13061, it would be the 320th lowest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of Missouri. The median income of town was $16298, Males have a median income of $22750 versus $12500 for females.
In 2000, 174 pupils and students, of which 69 are male and 105 are female, 20.59% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 10 nursery or pri school, 9 kindergarten, 61 elementary school, 65 high school and 29 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 845 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 845 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 844 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 827 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 828 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 826 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 814 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 814 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 814 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 818 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 815 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 10 | 10 | |
| Kindergarten | 9 | 9 | |
| Elementary school | 30 | 31 | 61 |
| High school | 28 | 37 | 65 |
| College or graduate school | 11 | 18 | 29 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Buren town, Missouri | $19766 | $31154 | $13061 |
| Carter County, Missouri | $22863 | $28506 | $13349 |
| Missouri, United States | $37934 | $46044 | $19936 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |