Van Buren (CDP), Maine facts for kids
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Van Buren, Maine
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Location of Van Buren, Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Aroostook |
| Town | Van Buren |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.65 sq mi (12.04 km2) |
| • Land | 4.32 sq mi (11.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.33 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,809 |
| • Density | 418.46/sq mi (161.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04785
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-78535 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0577687 |
Van Buren is a small community located in Aroostook County, Maine, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined for counting people, but it's part of the larger town of Van Buren. In 2010, about 1,937 people lived in the CDP. The entire town of Van Buren had a population of 2,171 people at that time.
Where is Van Buren Located?
The Van Buren CDP is found in the southeastern part of the larger town of Van Buren. The Saint John River forms the northeastern edge of both the CDP and the town. This river also marks the border between Canada and the United States.
U.S. Route 1 runs right through the middle of Van Buren. This road can take you about 24 miles northwest to Madawaska or 23 miles south to Caribou. Another road, U.S. Route 1A, joins Route 1 near the southeastern part of Van Buren. It follows the Canada–US border south for about 21 miles to Limestone. There's also a bridge over the Saint John River in Van Buren that connects to Saint-Léonard, New Brunswick in Canada.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Van Buren CDP covers a total area of about 4.4 square miles (11.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 4.2 square miles (10.8 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.3 square miles (0.7 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Van Buren?
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| 2020 | 1,809 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 2,369 people living in the Van Buren CDP. These people lived in 1,005 households, and 627 of these were families. The population density was about 566 people per square mile.
| Languages (2000) | Percent |
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| Spoke French at home | 78.86% |
| Spoke English at home | 21.14% |
Most people in Van Buren are White, making up about 98.78% of the population in 2000. A small number of people were Black, Native American, or Asian. About 0.55% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 24.6% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (48.4%) were married couples living together. About 33.2% of all households were made up of single individuals, and 16.1% of these individuals were 65 years old or older. The average household had 2.16 people, and the average family had 2.69 people.
The population of Van Buren is quite varied in age. In 2000:
- 18.8% were under 18 years old.
- 5.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 24.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 28.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 23.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Van Buren was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were about 87 males.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Van Buren was $19,441. For families, the average income was $30,870. The average income per person was $13,225. About 16.1% of families and 23.2% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 31.0% of those under 18 and 12.7% of those aged 65 or older.
