Van Buren County, Michigan

Total Population: 75,681

County Seat: Paw Paw

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Median Home Value

$189,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$66,902

Across all households

Median Age

41.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

22.9%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)79.1%
Hispanic or Latino12.2%
Two or More Races4.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)3.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

23.2%

65 Years and Over

19.4%

Male

49.8%

Female

50.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.2%

No Health Insurance

7.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

88.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

22.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$66,902

Mean Household Income

$82,494

Per Capita Income

$33,243

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.4%

In Labor Force (19–64)

74.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

13.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$189,900

Median Rent

$845/mo

Total Housing Units

37,243

Owner-Occupied

80.5%

Renter-Occupied

19.5%

Vacancy Rate

19.2%

Married Couple Households

50.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

24.6%

Average Household Size

2.48

Broadband Internet Access

87.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 26159.