Township · Ohio
Van Buren Township, Putnam County, Ohio
Van Buren Township, Putnam County, township, in Putnam County, Ohio. Van Buren Township, Putnam County had 2,796 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,821 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,808 (±17). GEOID 3913779450.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,796
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,821 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,808 ±17
Median household income
$72,717
±$10,652 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$143,100
±$20,532 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$1,113
±$165 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Van Buren Township, Putnam County and what county is it in?
Van Buren Township, Putnam County is a township in Putnam County, Ohio. It covers 36.3 square miles of land, 78 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Van Buren Township (Putnam County): Leipsic (village, 2,177 in 2020) and Belmore (village, 65 in 2020).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Van Buren Township, Putnam County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,796 people lived in Van Buren Township, Putnam County on July 1, 2025, down 1.0% since 2020, while Ohio grew 0.9%. The 2020 Census counted 2,821 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,808 (±17).
| Measure | Van Buren Township, Putnam County | Putnam County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,808±17 | 34,314 | +44 |
| Households | 1,084±86 | 13,153 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.54±0.20 | 2.58 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,188±98 | 13,884 | +144 |
Van Buren Township, Putnam County's population since 2000
From 3,128 in 2000 to 2,796 in 2025: down 10.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Van Buren Township, Putnam County 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 Township, Putnam County?
The median resident of Van Buren Township, Putnam County is 36.0 years old; 26.4% are under 18 and 22.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 61.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 35.0%. 11.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Van Buren Township, Putnam County | Putnam County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.0±4.1 | 40.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.4%±4.1 pts | 25.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.2%±5.0 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Male | 49.2%±4.6 pts | 50.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 35.0%±6.7 pts | 6.7% | −8.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 61.3%±7.0 pts | 90.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.5%±2.0 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.9%±1.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.8%±7.0 pts | 1.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.5%±8.1 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.1%±3.3 pts | 4.6% | – |
| With a disability | 12.8%±3.3 pts | 10.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.2%±7.1 pts | 3.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.2%±5.4 pts | 95.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.7%±4.9 pts | 26.4% | +13.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.5%±2.3 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.4%±2.5 pts | 95.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6%±0.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
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 Township, Putnam County earn?
Half of Van Buren Township, Putnam County's 1,084 households earn less than $72,717 a year (±$10,652), against $84,928 in Putnam County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 the median was $54,093 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $18,624 after inflation. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Van Buren Township, Putnam County | Putnam County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,717±$10,652 | $84,928 | +$18,624 |
| Mean household income | $79,358±$7,278 | $102,439 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,638±$3,435 | $39,590 | +$4,958 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.2%±7.8 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.5%±16.8 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.9%±5.6 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.9%±2.3 pts | 93.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.3%±7.1 pts | 88.0% | – |
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 Township, Putnam County?
Owners occupy 73.6% of Van Buren Township, Putnam County's occupied homes and renters 26.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $143,100 by its owner (±$20,532). The median renter pays $1,113 a month including utilities, and 29.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Van Buren Township, Putnam County | Putnam County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $143,100±$20,532 | $201,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,113±$165 | $855 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.0%±17.7 pts | 24.2% | −33.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,278±$97 | $1,391 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.6%±7.6 pts | 87.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.4%±7.6 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Housing units | 1,188±98 | 13,884 | +144 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±4.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.2%±13.4 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.3%±6.2 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.8%±5.6 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±3.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.6%±1.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 32.3%±7.5 pts | 24.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.9%±2.1 pts | 2.1% | – |
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 Township, Putnam County building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Van Buren Township, Putnam County in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.4 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Ohio.
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 Township, Putnam County work and get to work?
70.0% of Van Buren Township, Putnam County's workers drive alone and 8.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.3%.
| Measure | Van Buren Township, Putnam County | Putnam County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.2%±6.2 pts | 64.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3%±1.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 70.0%±8.2 pts | 85.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.0%±6.5 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8%±1.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 4.8%±4.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.4%±4.3 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.7 min±2.3 | 22.3 min | no clear change |
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 Township, Putnam County?
1 census tract lies mostly in Van Buren Township, Putnam County (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 301Putnam County | 4,514 | $79,318 |
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 Township, Putnam County) · Census block assignment files
How does Van Buren Township, Putnam County compare with other places in Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Van Buren Township, Putnam County is the 3,765th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 509th-most populous of 1,311 in Ohio.
Van Buren Township, Putnam County ranks 886th of 1,699 places in Ohio with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 509th | 1,311 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,052nd | 1,589 |
| Residents per square mile | 1,283rd | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 886th | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 1,311th | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 1,396th | 1,707 |
| Median gross rent | 317th | 1,453 |
| Poverty rate | 492nd | 1,116 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 882nd | 1,613 |
| Median age | 1,470th | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,135th | 1,732 |
| Work from home | 677th | 990 |
| Travel time to work | 1,393rd | 1,731 |
Van Buren Township, Putnam County's figures with every place in Ohio (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 Township, Putnam County?
14 of the 57 figures for Van Buren Township, Putnam County 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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