Van Buren, Maine
Van Buren: Town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States
About
Van Buren is a town located in the county of Aroostook in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,171 and a population density of 62 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,983 inhabitants.
The town was created 144 years ago in 1881.
Quick Facts about Van Buren
| Population : | 1,983 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maine (United States) |
| County : | Aroostook County |
| Postal code : | 04785 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 207 |
| Area : | 34.86 km2 |
| Altitude : | 531 feet / 162 meters |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1881 (144 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 07:32:33 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 57 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.48% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Van Buren is located at 47°9'26"N 67°56'7"W (47.1572700, -67.9353000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Van Buren decreased by 9.48% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,171 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,156 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,136 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,109 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,088 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,070 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,036 | -1.67% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,012 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,007 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,999 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,983 | -0.81% | estimation process |
Other Places in Van Buren
1 Van Buren Town Office
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Schools in Van Buren
College & universities near Van Buren, ME
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161235 | University of Maine at Fort Kent | Fort Kent (ME) | 04743-1292 |
| 161484 | Northern Maine Community College | Presque Isle (ME) | 04769-2016 |
| 161341 | University of Maine at Presque Isle | Presque Isle (ME) | 04769-2888 |
Post offices near Van Buren
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Van Buren Post Office | Van Buren (ME) | 04785 |
| Stockholm Post Office | Stockholm (ME) | 04783 |
| Grand Isl Post Office | Grand Isle (ME) | 04746 |
| Sinclair Post Office | Sinclair (ME) | 04779 |
| New Sweden Post Office | New Sweden (ME) | 04762 |
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Other cities in Aroostook County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Aroostook County , ME. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Presque Isle | 8,950 | City in Maine, United States |
| Caribou | 7,622 | City in Maine |
| Houlton | 5,766 | Town in Maine, USA |
| Fort Kent | 3,805 | Town in Maine, USA |
| Madawaska | 3,715 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Fort Fairfield | 3,278 | City in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America |
| Limestone | 2,164 | Town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States |
| Mapleton | 1,824 | Main settlement in the town of the same name in Aroostook County, Maine, United States |
| Washburn | 1,533 | Town in Maine |
| Mars Hill | 1,461 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Hodgdon | 1,267 | City in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America |
| Ashland | 1,214 | Town of the United States |
| Easton | 1,177 | Town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States |
| Frenchville | 1,031 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Littleton | 982 | Town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States |
| Linneus | 907 | Human settlement in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Van Buren distances to largest Maine cities
