Van Buren township, Indiana
Van Buren township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Van Buren township is a geographic entity located in LaGrange County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,320. The land area covers 37.65 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,320 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 28.2 yrs | ±7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,202 | ±148 | 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 | 1,285 | ±152 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,202 | ±148 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 83 | ±85 |
| Median Home Value | $406,600 | ±$149,874 |
| Median Gross Rent | $844 | ±$621 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $100,385 | ±$15,379 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,318 | ±$8,714 |
| Poverty Rate | 0.6% | ±0.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 24 | ±40 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% | ±2.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,508 | ±247 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 49.2% | ±12% |
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: 4,285 (2024)
ID: 163972
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
9040 W 750 N, SHIPSHEWANA IN 46565-8912
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COUNTY OF LAGRANGE
GUS Population: 41,122 (2024)
ID: 163439
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CLERK
114 W MICHIGAN ST, LAGRANGE IN 46761-1862
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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 | THREE RIVERS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Bristol, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | BURR OAK, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BURR OAK, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | BURR OAK, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | WHITE PIGEON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CENTREVILLE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | CENTREVILLE, MI |
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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Southwest Michigan Beauty School
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College Vocational | 8.5 mi away | 703 South Centerville Road, Sturgis, MI, 49091-2061 |
2695037606
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SHIPSHEWANA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.6 mi away | 250 DEPOT STREET, SHIPSHEWANA, IN, 46565 |
(260) 768-7444
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Glen Oaks Community College
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College | 11.8 mi away | 62249 Shimmel Rd, Centreville, MI, 49032-9719 |
26946799450
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WHITE PIGEON TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 102 NORTH KALAMAZOO STREET, WHITE PIGEON, MI, 49099 |
(269) 483-7409
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Goshen College
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College | 17.6 mi away | 1700 S Main St, Goshen, IN, 46526-4794 |
5745357000
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MIDDLEBURY COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 101 EAST WINSLOW STREET, MIDDLEBURY, IN, 46540 |
(574) 825-5601
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Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary
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College | 21.3 mi away | 3003 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517-1999 |
5742953726
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CONSTANTINE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 9.1 mi away | 165 CANARIS STREET, CONSTANTINE, MI, 49042 |
(269) 435-7957
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STURGIS DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 255 NORTH STREET, STURGIS, MI, 49091 |
(269) 659-7224
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LA GRANGE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 203 WEST SPRING STREET, LAGRANGE, IN, 46761 |
(260) 463-2841
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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 LAGRANGE, IN US, located 10.1 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 | 30.9° | 16.5° | 23.7° | 2.70" | — |
| February | 34.4° | 18.3° | 26.4° | 1.91" | — |
| March | 45.4° | 27.1° | 36.2° | 2.52" | — |
| April | 59.0° | 38.0° | 48.5° | 3.64" | — |
| May | 70.1° | 49.3° | 59.7° | 4.27" | — |
| June | 79.5° | 58.4° | 69.0° | 4.06" | — |
| July | 82.9° | 61.6° | 72.2° | 3.39" | — |
| August | 80.8° | 60.3° | 70.5° | 4.21" | — |
| September | 75.1° | 52.8° | 63.9° | 3.14" | — |
| October | 61.8° | 42.5° | 52.2° | 3.36" | — |
| November | 47.9° | 31.1° | 39.5° | 3.04" | — |
| December | 36.1° | 22.7° | 29.4° | 2.27" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott CDP | CDP | 1.1 mi | — |
| Shipshewana Lake CDP | CDP | 3.4 mi | — |
| Shipshewana town | Town | 3.9 mi | — |
| White Pigeon village | Village | 6.0 mi | — |
| Vistula CDP | CDP | 7.3 mi | — |
| Howe CDP | CDP | 7.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1808778506. • 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.