Unified School District · MO
Van Buren R-I School District
Van Buren R-I School District is a unified school district in Missouri with a community population of 2,514. The median household income is $36,500 and the median age is 40.1.
2,514
Population
8
People / sq mi
$36,500
Median Income
40.1
Median Age
Van Buren R-I School District covers 307 sq mi of land at 8.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 75.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$36,500
Median Household Income
$19,623
Per Capita Income
15.5%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$134,700
Median Home Value
$626
Median Rent
56.3%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
85.2%
High School+
11.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Van Buren R-I School District serves a community with a population of 2,514 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Missouri.
The median household income in Van Buren R-I School District is $36,500, with a per capita income of $19,623. The poverty rate is 15.5%.
Van Buren R-I School District is 92.2% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 75.9% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Van Buren R-I School District, 85.2% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Van Buren R-I School District is $134,700, with a median rent of $626. The homeownership rate is 56.3%.
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Data for Van Buren R-I School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2930750).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.