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Van Buren Charter Township, Michigan
Van Buren Charter Township, charter township, in Wayne County, Michigan. Van Buren Charter Township had 29,770 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 30,375 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 29,954 (±33). GEOID 2616381660.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
29,770
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 30,375 · ACS 2020-2024: 29,954 ±33
Median household income
$78,230
±$5,245 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$269,700
±$21,449 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,230
±$49 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Van Buren Charter Township and what county is it in?
Van Buren Charter Township is a charter township in Wayne County, Michigan. It covers 34.0 square miles of land, 893 residents per square mile in 2020.
Van Buren Charter Township is in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Van Buren Charter Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 29,770 people lived in Van Buren Charter Township on July 1, 2025, down 2.0% since 2020, while Michigan grew 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 30,375 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 29,954 (±33).
| Measure | Van Buren Charter Township | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 29,954±33 | 1,772,259 | +1,619 |
| Households | 13,080±540 | 700,591 | +1,269 |
| Average household size | 2.28±0.09 | 2.50 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 13,971±505 | 801,083 | +1,015 |
Van Buren Charter Township's population since 2000
From 23,559 in 2000 to 29,770 in 2025: up 26.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Van Buren Charter Township as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Van Buren Charter Township?
The median resident of Van Buren Charter Township is 43.1 years old; 15.9% are under 18 and 17.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 59.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 27.9%. 7.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Van Buren Charter Township | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.1±2.4 | 37.9 | +4.3 |
| Under 18 years | 15.9%±1.5 pts | 23.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.9%±2.3 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Male | 50.2%±2.0 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.8%±1.1 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 59.9%±2.9 pts | 47.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 27.9%±2.8 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.5%±1.2 pts | 3.7% | +2.1 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0%±1.3 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.6%±1.7 pts | 10.3% | +2.8 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.8%±2.0 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.4%±1.6 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 13.9%±1.8 pts | 15.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.7%±1.7 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.5%±1.9 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.6%±3.7 pts | 27.6% | +5.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.7%±2.4 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.4%±2.7 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3%±0.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Van Buren Charter Township earn?
Half of Van Buren Charter Township's 13,080 households earn less than $78,230 a year (±$5,245), against $60,539 in Wayne County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $74,077 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Van Buren Charter Township | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,230±$5,245 | $60,539 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $100,701±$5,917 | $85,604 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,483±$2,611 | $34,906 | +$4,143 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.7%±2.2 pts | 20.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.9%±5.3 pts | 30.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.6%±2.8 pts | 23.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.4%±1.0 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.5%±1.5 pts | 89.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Van Buren Charter Township?
Owners occupy 64.5% of Van Buren Charter Township's occupied homes and renters 35.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $269,700 by its owner (±$21,449). The median renter pays $1,230 a month including utilities, and 37.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Van Buren Charter Township | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $269,700±$21,449 | $178,500 | +$62,205 |
| Median gross rent | $1,230±$49 | $1,132 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.2%±6.0 pts | 45.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,831±$58 | $1,556 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.5%±3.4 pts | 64.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 35.5%±3.4 pts | 35.2% | – |
| Housing units | 13,971±505 | 801,083 | +1,015 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±1.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.9%±2.9 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 51.8%±3.3 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.5%±2.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.3%±1.7 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.6%±1.6 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.9%±1.5 pts | 11.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Van Buren Charter Township building?
Builders took permits for 63 new housing units in Van Buren Charter Township in 2025 (63 in single-family houses), 2.1 per 1,000 residents against 2.3 across Michigan.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Van Buren Charter Township work and get to work?
78.3% of Van Buren Charter Township's workers drive alone and 14.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.5%.
| Measure | Van Buren Charter Township | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.2%±2.8 pts | 59.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.5%±3.3 pts | 8.7% | +3.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 78.3%±3.3 pts | 71.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.7%±1.8 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.7%±2.8 pts | 14.1% | +11.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.4 min±1.7 | 24.7 min | −3.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Van Buren Charter Township?
11 census tracts lie mostly in Van Buren Charter Township, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $55,504 (Tract 5882) to $108,072 (Tract 5879).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5879Wayne County | 7,278 | $108,072 |
| Tract 5883Wayne County | 5,714 | $86,648 |
| Tract 5884Wayne County | 5,575 | $107,095 |
| Tract 5880.01Wayne County | 3,411 | $78,625 |
| Tract 5882Wayne County | 2,715 | $55,504 |
| Tract 5880.02Wayne County | 2,247 | $67,500 |
| Tract 5881.01Wayne County | 1,752 | $63,450 |
| Tract 5881.02Wayne County | 1,262 | $86,563 |
| Tract 5870Wayne County | 3,910 | $62,991 |
| Tract 9831Wayne County | 0 | not published |
| Tract 9865.01Wayne County | 0 | not published |
| Tract 9865.02Wayne County | 0 | not published |
Every census tract in Van Buren Charter Township, with its figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Van Buren Charter Township) · Census block assignment files
How does Van Buren Charter Township compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Van Buren Charter Township is the 359th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 28th-most populous of 1,240 in Michigan.
Van Buren Charter Township ranks 506th of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 28th | 1,240 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,140th | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 377th | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 506th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 323rd | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 319th | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 233rd | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 583rd | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 329th | 1,350 |
| Median age | 691st | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,202nd | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 248th | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 754th | 1,356 |
Van Buren Charter Township's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Van Buren Charter Township?
7 of the 57 figures for Van Buren Charter Township on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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