Van Buren County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Van Buren County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 6,293. It is the 94th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Van Buren County is 47.2 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Van Buren County is $60,281. This is 10% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.9%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $149,200. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $256,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Van Buren County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Van Buren County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.5%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 7.1%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

14.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.2%.