Van Buren township, Indiana
Van Buren township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Van Buren township is a geographic entity located in Fountain County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,948. The land area covers 37.48 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,948 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43 yrs | ±5.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,163 | ±109 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,253 | ±111 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,163 | ±109 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 90 | ±58 |
| Median Home Value | $116,600 | ±$8,834 |
| Median Gross Rent | $790 | ±$248 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $58,173 | ±$13,178 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,850 | ±$3,808 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.6% | ±6.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 417 | ±176 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4% | ±2.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,295 | ±143 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.3% | ±4.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF VAN BUREN
GUS Population: 2,915 (2024)
ID: 185293
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE
100 S MAIN ST, VEEDERSBURG IN 47987-1526
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COUNTY OF FOUNTAIN
GUS Population: 16,833 (2024)
ID: 163429
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
301 4TH ST, STE 12, COVINGTON IN 47932-1237
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Van Buren | PK | Van Buren, IN | |
| Regular School Van Buren | KG-05 | Van Buren, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Attica, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Attica, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Covington, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Covington, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Covington, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Veedersburg, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Crawfordsville, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Cayuga, IN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Danville Area Community College
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College | 17.6 mi away | 2000 E Main St, Danville, IL, 61832-5118 |
2174433222
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VEEDERSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.1 mi away | 408 NORTH MAIN STREET, VEEDERSBURG, IN, 47987 |
(765) 294-2808
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Wabash College
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College | 19.5 mi away | 301 West Wabash Avenue, Crawfordsville, IN, 47933-0352 |
7653616100
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COVINGTON-VEEDERSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.5 mi away | 622 5TH STREET, COVINGTON, IN, 47932 |
(765) 793-2572
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Lakeview College of Nursing
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College | 20.6 mi away | 903 N Logan Ave, Danville, IL, 61832 |
2177090920
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WILLIAMSPORT-WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.1 mi away | 28 EAST SECOND STREET, WILLIAMSPORT, IN, 47993 |
(765) 762-6555
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ATTICA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.2 mi away | 305 SOUTH PERRY STREET, ATTICA, IN, 47918 |
(765) 764-4194
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KINGMAN-MILLCREEK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.3 mi away | 123 EAST STATE STREET, KINGMAN, IN, 47952 |
(765) 397-3138
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WEST LEBANON-PIKE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 200 NORTH HIGH STREET, WEST LEBANON, IN, 47991 |
(765) 893-4605
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VERMILLION COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.8 mi away | 385 EAST MARKET STREET, NEWPORT, IN, 47966 |
(765) 492-3555
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ATTICA 2E, IN US, located 11.0 miles from Van Buren township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.0° | 15.7° | 24.4° | 2.33" | 8.1" |
| February | 37.8° | 18.7° | 28.3° | 1.92" | 5.7" |
| March | 49.1° | 28.2° | 38.7° | 2.87" | 3.1" |
| April | 62.2° | 39.1° | 50.6° | 4.14" | 0.2" |
| May | 73.1° | 50.8° | 61.9° | 4.23" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.7° | 60.4° | 71.0° | 4.86" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.7° | 62.4° | 73.1° | 4.77" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.6° | 60.3° | 71.4° | 3.51" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.1° | 53.1° | 65.6° | 2.71" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.5° | 41.5° | 53.5° | 3.19" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.3° | 30.8° | 40.6° | 3.12" | 0.7" |
| December | 38.3° | 21.8° | 30.1° | 2.43" | 5.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veedersburg town | Town | 1.0 mi | — |
| Stone Bluff CDP | CDP | 2.6 mi | — |
| Hillsboro town | Town | 5.3 mi | — |
| Mellott town | Town | 6.0 mi | — |
| Covington city | City | 7.2 mi | — |
| Newtown town | Town | 7.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1804578452. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.