Community Spotlight: VAN BUREN COUNTY

County Seat: Spencer

Area in Square Miles: 273

Population (1990): 4,846

Population (2000): 5,508

Population (2002): 5,541

Population (2008): 5,481

Population (2010): 5,548

Households (2005-09): 2,048

Median Household Income (2009): $31,881

Retail Sales (2007): $9,185,000

Property Tax Rate (County): $1.6704