Van Buren
Town in Carter County, Missouri
Van Buren is a town in Carter County, Missouri, with 747 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 472 ft (144 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fremont, 9.6 miles SW.
- 747residents (2020 Census)
- 472 ftelevation · 144 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 4.8 km²
- 403 / sq mipopulation density
- 63965ZIP code
About Van Buren
Van Buren is a city in and county seat of Carter County, Missouri, United States, that is the largest city in Carter County. Van Buren was founded in 1833 as the county seat of Ripley County and was named after then Vice President of the United States, Martin Van Buren. In 1859, Van Buren became a part of the newly created Carter County and was subsequently selected to be the county seat. The 2020 U.S. census showed Van Buren with a population of 747.
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Living in Van Buren
- Median household income
- $20,560
- Median home value
- $103,400
- Median rent
- $313/mo
- Median age
- 41.2
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Van Buren had 747 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 747 |
|---|---|
| Density | 403 per sq mi (156 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Van Buren at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Carter County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 747 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.85 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.0143° N, 91.0071° W |
| ZIP code | 63965 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2975580 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Van Buren
- Fremont9.6 mi SW
- Hunter12.7 mi SE
- Ellsinore15.4 mi E
- Ellington15.5 mi N
- Grandin16.3 mi SE
- Winona17.7 mi W
- Mill Spring18.5 mi E
- Piedmont19.6 mi NE
- Eminence21.6 mi NW
- Williamsville25.5 mi E
- Birch Tree26.8 mi W
- Des Arc27.6 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Van Buren
What county is Van Buren in?
Van Buren is in Carter County, Missouri.
What is the population of Van Buren, MO?
747 people lived in Van Buren at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Van Buren, MO?
The ZIP code of Van Buren is 63965.
What is the elevation of Van Buren?
472 feet (144 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Van Buren?
Fremont (9.6 mi), Hunter (12.7 mi), Ellsinore (15.4 mi), Ellington (15.5 mi), Grandin (16.3 mi).
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