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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Van Buren

Arkansas · 14,930 residents · 15.476 sq mi
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Van Buren has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,105. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 4,056 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $44,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

14,930
−21%vs 2000
vs 18,986 in 2000
1990 – 2025
965 / sq mi
−21%vs 2000
vs 1,227 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.2
−4%vs 2000
vs 32.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$21,105
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,608 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,531
−36%vs 2000
vs $14,948 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.6%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$44,400
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $72,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$283
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $418 in 2000
US average: $450
68.2%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.8% in 2000
31.8% rent
2.1
−2%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(16,152)
Black1.6%(311)
Hispanic / Latino6%(1,147)
Asian2.8%(528)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.2%(4,791)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(14,019)
Black1.6%(240)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(185)
Asian1.7%(257)
Other2.8%(414)
Diversity Score17.3%(2,581)
17
−31%vs 2000
vs 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.0%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.6%
−7.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.9%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.0 min
+37%vs 2000
vs 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van Buren, Arkansas?

Van Buren, Arkansas has about 14,930 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Van Buren, Arkansas?

The typical household in Van Buren, Arkansas earns about $21,105 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Van Buren, Arkansas expensive?

In Van Buren, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $44,400, and the typical rent is about $283 a month.

How educated are people in Van Buren, Arkansas?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Van Buren, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Van Buren, Arkansas?

About 18.6% of people in Van Buren, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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