Van Buren township, Ohio
Van Buren township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Van Buren township is a geographic entity located in Darke County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,523. The land area covers 25.36 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,523 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.7 yrs | ±5.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 602 | ±127 | 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 | 602 | ±127 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 602 | ±127 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±13 |
| Median Home Value | $191,200 | ±$18,220 |
| Median Gross Rent | $643 | ±$499 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $76,071 | ±$22,855 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,943 | ±$7,009 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% | ±8.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 166 | ±125 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% | ±2.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 656 | ±161 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 82.7% | ±23.5% |
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: 1,521 (2024)
ID: 193900
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER
4213 SARVER RD, GREENVILLE OH 45331-9682
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GUS Population: 51,462 (2024)
ID: 132368
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DARKE COUNTY AUDITOR
504 S BROADWAY ST, 7, GREENVILLE OH 45331-1990
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Van Buren | KG-05 | Van Buren, OH | |
| Regular School Van Buren | 09-12 | Van Buren, OH | |
| Regular School Van Buren | 06-08 | Van Buren, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Ansonia, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Ansonia, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Ansonia, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Arcanum, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Arcanum, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Arcanum, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Bradford, OH |
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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Hobart Institute of Welding Technology
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College Vocational | 17.4 mi away | 400 Trade Square East, Troy, OH, 45373-2400 |
9373329500
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ARCANUM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.8 mi away | 101 NORTH ST., ARCANUM, OH, 45304 |
(937) 692-8484
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Miami Valley Career Technology Center
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College Vocational | 18.1 mi away | 6800 Hoke Rd, Englewood, OH, 45315 |
9378546297
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GREENVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.7 mi away | 520 SYCAMORE ST., GREENVILLE, OH, 45331 |
(937) 548-3915
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Edison State Community College
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College | 19.4 mi away | 1973 Edison Dr, Piqua, OH, 45356-9239 |
9377788600
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BRADFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 138 E. MAIN ST., BRADFORD, OH, 45308 |
(937) 448-2612
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Upper Valley Career Center
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College Vocational | 19.4 mi away | 8811 Career Drive, Piqua, OH, 45356 |
9377781980
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NEW MADISON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 142 S. MAIN ST., NEW MADISON, OH, 45346 |
(937) 996-1741
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Ohio Business College-Dayton-Driving Academy
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College Vocational | 20.5 mi away | 5450 Salem Avenue, Trotwood, OH, 45426 |
9378379217
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WEST MANCHESTER BRANCH
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Library | 10.8 mi away | 212 S HIGH ST, WEST MANCHESTER, OH, 45380 |
(937) 678-8503
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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 GREENVILLE WTP, OH US, located 6.7 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 | 35.1° | 19.0° | 27.0° | 2.84" | — |
| February | 39.1° | 21.4° | 30.2° | 2.23" | — |
| March | 49.6° | 30.2° | 39.9° | 3.23" | — |
| April | 62.8° | 40.3° | 51.6° | 4.18" | — |
| May | 73.2° | 51.7° | 62.5° | 4.31" | — |
| June | 81.6° | 60.9° | 71.2° | 4.42" | — |
| July | 84.6° | 63.6° | 74.1° | 3.95" | — |
| August | 83.3° | 61.1° | 72.2° | 3.40" | — |
| September | 78.1° | 53.4° | 65.7° | 2.75" | — |
| October | 65.6° | 42.4° | 54.0° | 2.90" | — |
| November | 51.6° | 32.6° | 42.1° | 3.17" | — |
| December | 39.8° | 24.6° | 32.2° | 2.88" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcanum village | Village | 3.7 mi | — |
| Pitsburg village | Village | 5.2 mi | — |
| Greenville city | City | 5.5 mi | — |
| Gettysburg village | Village | 5.6 mi | — |
| Wayne Lakes village | Village | 6.3 mi | — |
| Ithaca CDP | CDP | 7.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3903779380. • 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.