Van Buren County Demographics
A map of Van Buren County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 59,400 | 78.6% |
Hispanic | 8,966 | 11.9% |
Multiracial | 3,625 | 4.8% |
Black | 2,348 | 3.1% |
Native American/Other | 864 | 1.1% |
Asian | 384 | 0.5% |
Van Buren County, Michigan had a population of 75,587 in 2020. It was 78.6% White, 3.1% Black, 0.5% Asian, 11.9% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 4.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Van Buren County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Van Buren County is the 26th most populous county of the 83 counties in Michigan.
Van Buren County's White Population
59,400 residents of Van Buren County identify as White, or 78.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Van Buren County slightly larger than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Van Buren County is ranked #67 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Van Buren County is more White than neighboring Berrien County (72.3% White), and St. Joseph County (69.1% White). Van Buren County is less White than neighboring Allegan County (85.5% White), Cass County (84% White), and Ottawa County (81.5% White).
Van Buren County's Black Population
2,348 residents of Van Buren County identify as Black, or 3.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Van Buren County slightly less than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Van Buren County is ranked #24 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Van Buren County is more Black than neighboring Allegan County (1.2% Black), and Ottawa County (1.7% Black). Van Buren County is less Black than neighboring Berrien County (13.7% Black), Cass County (4.4% Black), and St. Joseph County (13% Black).
Van Buren County's Asian Population
384 residents of Van Buren County identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Van Buren County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Van Buren County is ranked #35 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Van Buren County is less Asian than neighboring Allegan County (0.7% Asian), Berrien County (2% Asian), Cass County (0.6% Asian), St. Joseph County (2.4% Asian), and Ottawa County (2.7% Asian).
Van Buren County's Hispanic Population
8,966 residents of Van Buren County identify as Hispanic, or 11.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Van Buren County slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Van Buren County is ranked #2 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Van Buren County is more Hispanic than neighboring Allegan County (7.8% Hispanic), Berrien County (6% Hispanic), Cass County (4.2% Hispanic), St. Joseph County (9.7% Hispanic), and Ottawa County (9.9% Hispanic).
Van Buren County's Native American/Other Population
864 residents of Van Buren County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Van Buren County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Van Buren County is ranked #21 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Van Buren County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Allegan County (0.8% Native American/Other), Berrien County (1% Native American/Other), St. Joseph County (0.8% Native American/Other), and Ottawa County (0.6% Native American/Other). Van Buren County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cass County (1.5% Native American/Other).
Van Buren County's Multiracial Population
3,625 residents of Van Buren County identify as Multiracial, or 4.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Van Buren County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Van Buren County is ranked #20 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Van Buren County is more Multiracial than neighboring Allegan County (3.9% Multiracial), and Ottawa County (3.6% Multiracial). Van Buren County is less Multiracial than neighboring Berrien County (4.9% Multiracial), Cass County (5.4% Multiracial), and St. Joseph County (4.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.