Van Buren township, Indiana
Van Buren township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Van Buren township is a geographic entity located in Kosciusko County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,324. The land area covers 35.23 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,324 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.8 yrs | ±4.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,740 | ±218 | 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 | 1,979 | ±253 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,740 | ±218 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 239 | ±122 |
| Median Home Value | $188,600 | ±$18,446 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,087 | ±$49 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $73,265 | ±$12,466 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,392 | ±$3,810 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% | ±2.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 199 | ±113 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% | ±1.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,306 | ±229 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 81.4% | ±0.8% |
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: 4,320 (2024)
ID: 126198
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
PO BOX 246, MILFORD IN 46542-0246
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GUS Population: 80,669 (2024)
ID: 185233
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
100 W CENTER ST, WARSAW IN 46580-2873
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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 | KG-06 | Goshen, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Goshen, IN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | KG-12 | Goshen, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Warsaw, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Warsaw, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Goshen, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Goshen, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-06 | Goshen, 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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Grace College and Theological Seminary
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College | 11.3 mi away | 1 Lancer Way, Winona Lake, IN, 46590-1274 |
5743725100
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MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 101 NORTH MAIN STREET, MILFORD, IN, 46542 |
(574) 658-4312
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Goshen College
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College | 12.0 mi away | 1700 S Main St, Goshen, IN, 46526-4794 |
5745357000
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SYRACUSE-TURKEY CREEK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 115 EAST MAIN STREET, SYRACUSE, IN, 46567 |
(574) 457-3022
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Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary
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College | 20.1 mi away | 3003 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517-1999 |
5742953726
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NORTH WEBSTER COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 110 E NORTH STREET, NORTH WEBSTER, IN, 46555 |
(574) 834-7122
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NAPPANEE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 157 NORTH MAIN STREET, NAPPANEE, IN, 46550 |
(574) 773-7919
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EVELYN LEHMAN CULP HERITAGE COLLECTION
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Library | 10.4 mi away | 302 W MARKET ST., NAPPANEE, IN, 46550 |
(574) 773-7812
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NCPL WEST LIBRARY
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 120 JEFFERSON STREET, CROMWELL, IN, 46732 |
(260) 856-2119
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WARSAW COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.6 mi away | 310 EAST MAIN STREET, WARSAW, IN, 46580 |
(574) 267-6011
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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 NORTHERN INDIANA WFO, IN US, located 6.4 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 | 31.4° | 17.5° | 24.4° | 2.30" | 14.6" |
| February | 35.7° | 20.2° | 28.0° | 2.31" | 14.9" |
| March | 46.8° | 28.9° | 37.8° | 2.76" | 5.1" |
| April | 59.8° | 39.3° | 49.6° | 4.13" | 0.9" |
| May | 70.5° | 50.0° | 60.3° | 4.08" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.2° | 59.6° | 69.4° | 4.16" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.6° | 62.7° | 72.6° | 3.84" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.4° | 61.6° | 71.0° | 4.19" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.1° | 54.2° | 64.1° | 3.27" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.9° | 43.5° | 53.2° | 3.08" | 0.0" |
| November | 48.0° | 33.0° | 40.5° | 3.11" | 3.7" |
| December | 36.3° | 23.3° | 29.8° | 2.57" | 8.1" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford town | Town | 2.4 mi | — |
| Syracuse town | Town | 4.1 mi | — |
| Leesburg town | Town | 4.4 mi | — |
| Oswego CDP | CDP | 5.0 mi | — |
| North Webster town | Town | 7.6 mi | — |
| Enchanted Hills CDP | CDP | 7.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1808578488. • 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.