This was 25 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,590.
81.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Van Buren for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 234 | 18.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 430 | 33.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 73 | 5.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 70 | 5.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 246 | 19.2 |
| Associate's degree | 103 | 8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 64 | 5 |
| Master's degree | 52 | 4.1 |
| Professional school degree | 8 | 0.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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