Van Buren, NY is a small town with a population of 14,237 people and a population density of 377 people per square mile. The town offers plenty to do year-round for both residents and visitors alike. There are a number of great local businesses in the area such as the Van Buren Market, Sweet Pea Cafe and Cupcakes, and Adirondack Trailways. Outdoor activities in the area include hiking in the nearby Adirondack Mountains, visiting places like Durkeetown Pond Wildlife Management Area, or spending an afternoon on the banks of Oneida Lake. There are also many organizations that call Van Buren home including the Van Buren Volunteer Fire Department, Rotary Club of Van Buren and several youth sports leagues. For sports fans, there’s also high school football games every fall at Holland Stadium as well as a local semi-pro hockey team playing at The Audubon Arena throughout the year.
The population in Van Buren is 14,237. There are 402 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Van Buren is 43.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Van Buren is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Van Buren
- 50.5% are married
- 13.2% are divorced
- 26.5% are married with children
- 16.2% have children, but are single
Race in Van Buren
- 93.8% are White
- 0.4% are Black
- 1.1% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 1.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander