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Van Buren County, MI: growth, migration and housing
Van Buren County has 76,071 residents, up 0.7% since 2020 (-0.0% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 2,011 households moved in and 1,959 moved out (+52 net), bringing in a net $12.5M of income. Median household income is $68,114, the median home $206,500 and median rent $870 a month.
In Michigan: 46th of 83 counties for 5-year population growth · 43rd of 83 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 27th of 83 counties for median household income · 26th of 83 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Van Buren County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo County, MI | 553 | $38.9M |
| Allegan County, MI | 214 | $10.5M |
| Berrien County, MI | 205 | $9.5M |
| Cook County, IL | 72 | $8.1M |
| Cass County, MI | 71 | $3.1M |
| Kent County, MI | 62 | $3.1M |
| Ottawa County, MI | 48 | $2.8M |
| Calhoun County, MI | 33 | $1.4M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Van Buren County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo County, MI | 568 | $32.4M |
| Berrien County, MI | 221 | $9.7M |
| Allegan County, MI | 191 | $10.7M |
| Cass County, MI | 81 | $4.0M |
| Kent County, MI | 70 | $4.5M |
| Ottawa County, MI | 56 | $3.5M |
| Calhoun County, MI | 39 | $1.4M |
| Cook County, IL | 36 | $2.0M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.