Van Buren, ME Demographics
A map of Van Buren's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,707 | 94.4% |
Multiracial | 44 | 2.4% |
Hispanic | 27 | 1.5% |
Native American/Other | 15 | 0.8% |
Black | 12 | 0.7% |
Asian | 4 | 0.2% |
Van Buren, Maine had a population of 1,809 in 2020. It was 94.4% White, 0.7% Black, 0.2% Asian, 1.5% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 2.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Van Buren, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 155 places in Maine, Van Buren is the 75th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Van Buren's White Population
1,707 residents of Van Buren identify as White, or 94.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Van Buren roughly similar to the White share of the population of Maine (90.2% White). Of the 155 places in Maine, Van Buren is ranked #26 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Van Buren is more White than neighboring Limestone (93.1% White), and Caribou (92.7% White). Van Buren is less White than neighboring Grand Isle (98.4% White), Fort Fairfield (95.2% White), and Madawaska (95.4% White).
Van Buren's Black Population
12 residents of Van Buren identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Van Buren roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Maine (1.8% Black). Of the 155 places in Maine, Van Buren is ranked #59 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Van Buren is more Black than neighboring Grand Isle (0% Black), Caribou (0.6% Black), Fort Fairfield (0.6% Black), and Madawaska (0.1% Black). Van Buren is less Black than neighboring Limestone (0.9% Black).
Van Buren's Asian Population
4 residents of Van Buren identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Van Buren roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maine (1.2% Asian). Of the 155 places in Maine, Van Buren is ranked #126 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Van Buren is more Asian than neighboring Grand Isle (0% Asian), and Limestone (0% Asian). Van Buren is less Asian than neighboring Caribou (0.7% Asian), and Madawaska (0.5% Asian).
Van Buren's Hispanic Population
27 residents of Van Buren identify as Hispanic, or 1.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Van Buren roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maine (2% Hispanic). Of the 155 places in Maine, Van Buren is ranked #83 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Van Buren is more Hispanic than neighboring Grand Isle (0.5% Hispanic), Caribou (1.2% Hispanic), Fort Fairfield (0.8% Hispanic), and Madawaska (1.4% Hispanic). Van Buren is less Hispanic than neighboring Limestone (2.4% Hispanic).
Van Buren's Native American/Other Population
15 residents of Van Buren identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Van Buren roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maine (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 155 places in Maine, Van Buren is ranked #52 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Van Buren is more Native American/Other than neighboring Grand Isle (0% Native American/Other), Limestone (0.6% Native American/Other), and Madawaska (0.5% Native American/Other). Van Buren is less Native American/Other than neighboring Caribou (1.6% Native American/Other), and Fort Fairfield (0.9% Native American/Other).
Van Buren's Multiracial Population
44 residents of Van Buren identify as Multiracial, or 2.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Van Buren roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maine (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 155 places in Maine, Van Buren is ranked #130 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Van Buren is more Multiracial than neighboring Grand Isle (1.1% Multiracial), Fort Fairfield (2.3% Multiracial), and Madawaska (2.3% Multiracial). Van Buren is less Multiracial than neighboring Limestone (3% Multiracial), and Caribou (3.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.