Van Buren County, Tennessee
County
Overview
- County Name
- Van Buren County
- State
- Tennessee
- FIPS Code
- 47175
- State FIPS
- 47
- County FIPS
- 175
Geography
- Land Area
- 273.42 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.12 sq mi
- Total Area
- 274.53 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.699234
- Longitude
- -85.458409
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 6,429
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 5,125
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,294 | 97.9% |
| Hispanic | 133 | 2.1% |
| White | 6,094 | 94.8% |
| Black | 18 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 4,997 | 97.5% |
| Hispanic | 126 | 2.5% |
| White | 4,867 | 95.0% |
| Black | 22 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 100 | 2.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 6,437
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $56,071
- Poverty Rate
- 15.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,004
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,092 | 94.6% |
| Black | 17 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 4,159
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 711 | 17.1% |
| Republican | 1,780 | 42.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,668 | 40.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 1,945 | 46.8% |
| Female | 2,214 | 53.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 3,802 | 91.4% |
| Hispanic | 71 | 1.7% |
| Black | 4 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,830
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 44.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,683 | 44.3% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 36.6% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 5 | 29.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 877 | 45.1% |
| Female | 953 | 43.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,775 (37.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 642 (13.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 2,922
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $159,206
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $647
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 74.1%
- Work From Home
- 9.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.