Van Buren (town), Maine

Van Buren is a town located in Aroostook County, Maine. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,631.

Geography

\nAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 91.0 km² (35.2 mi²). 87.9 km² (34.0 mi²) of it is land and 3.1 km² (1.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.41% water.

Demographics

\nAs of the census of 2000, there are 2,631 people, 1,095 households, and 704 families residing in the town. The population density is 29.9/km² (77.5/mi²). There are 1,232 housing units at an average density of 14.0 persons/km² (36.3 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 98.59% White, 0.11% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.04% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. 0.72% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 1,095 households out of which 25.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% are married couples living together, 9.0% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 35.7% are non-families. 31.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.22 and the average family size is 2.73. In the town the population is spread out with 19.8% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 45 years. For every 100 females there are 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.7 males. The median income for a household in the town is $20,038, and the median income for a family is $29,458. Males have a median income of $27,411 versus $19,583 for females. The per capita income for the town is $12,651. 22.1% of the population and 15.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 25.9% are under the age of 18 and 14.5% are 65 or older.