Van Buren County

Van Buren County, IA, has a population of approximately 7,000 residents. The racial composition includes about 97% White, 1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% Asian, and 1% other or mixed races. The median age is around 45 years. Approximately 22% of the population is under 18, while 20% is 65 or older. The median household income is roughly $48,000, with a poverty rate of about 12%. Educational attainment includes around 90% high school graduates and 15% with a bachelor's degree or higher.

This data is based on recent estimates and can vary.

Van Buren County, IA, has a median home value of approximately $85,000. The typical home values have increased by 5% over the past year. The median rent is around $650 per month. The homeownership rate stands at approximately 80%, while the remaining 20% are renters. The county's average household size is about 2.3 people. The housing market here is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

Van Buren County, Iowa, holds general elections for county officials alongside state and federal elections in November of even-numbered years. The specific positions up for election might include county supervisor, sheriff, auditor, treasurer, and county attorney. Each of these positions typically serves a four-year term.

The primary elections take place in June, where party-affiliated candidates compete to secure their party's nomination for the general election. The Van Buren County Auditor’s office oversees local elections, ensuring all processes comply with state regulations. For accurate and updated information on candidates and numerical values like voter turnout or results, please visit the official Van Buren County website or consult the Iowa Secretary of State's election portal.

As of the latest elections, the county population was around 7,000. Specific candidate names and numerical values from the most recent election results can be found on official county communications or local news outlets.

Van Buren County, IA, lags behind both state and national educational attainment averages. As of the latest available data, about 87% of Van Buren County residents aged 25 and older have at least a high school diploma, compared to the national average of 88% and Iowa's 92.4%. Additionally, approximately 15% of county residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which falls below the national average of around 33% and Iowa's 29.3%. This data indicates that Van Buren County has room for improvement in post-secondary educational attainment levels when compared to broader benchmarks.

As of the most recent data, Van Buren County, IA, has a workforce of approximately 3,000 people. The top industries in the county include manufacturing, healthcare, retail trade, and agriculture. Specifically, manufacturing employs about 20% of the workforce, healthcare around 15%, retail trade close to 13%, and agriculture approximately 10%.

When compared to national averages, Van Buren County has a higher proportion of jobs in manufacturing and agriculture. Nationally, manufacturing employs about 8.5% and agriculture around 1.5% of the workforce. The healthcare sector in Van Buren County is slightly below the national average of approximately 16%. Similarly, retail trade employment aligns closely with the national figure of around 12%.

On a state level, Iowa sees around 14% in manufacturing and 6% in agriculture, indicating that Van Buren County exceeds state averages in these sectors, making them more significant local economic drivers.

As of the latest data, Van Buren County, IA, has an average household income of approximately $50,000. This is notably lower than the national average household income of about $68,700, and also below Iowa's state average of around $60,000.

Here's a comparative statistics table:

Therefore, Van Buren County falls below both the state and national average in terms of household income.

Van Buren County, Iowa, is known for its relatively low crime rates compared to national and state averages. According to the most recent data:

• Violent Crime Rate: 11.5 per 1,000 people
• Property Crime Rate: 8.3 per 1,000 people

Here's a statistics table for types of crimes reported:

These figures highlight that Van Buren County maintains a safer environment compared to many urban areas.