Van Buren is a city in Maine state in USA with a population of 1683 residents.. The poverty rate of Van Buren is 34.9%, which is 149% higher than national average. The typical household in Van Buren earns $27917 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 3 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 4 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 67.4% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Van Buren, only 80% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Van Buren remained 3%, which is 36% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Van Buren, only 11% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 31% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Van Buren is 0, which is 100% lower than national average. Median home value in Van Buren is $74400 , which is 68% lower than national average. While median income in Van Buren remained $27917, which is 59% lower than national average.