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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Van Buren

Arkansas · 18,986 residents · 15.476 sq mi
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Van Buren has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,608. Population has grown 27% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $72,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

18,986
+27%since 1990
from 14,930 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,227 / sq mi
+27%since 1990
from 965 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.6
+4%since 1990
from 31.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
14K17K19K22K25K1990201020202024Van Buren
202424K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,608
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,105 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,948
+57%since 1990
from $9,531 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.7%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 18.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$72,300
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$418
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $283 in 1990
US average: $602
66.8%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 68.2% in 1990
33.2% rent
2.2
+2%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(14,019)
Black1.6%(240)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(185)
Asian1.7%(257)
Diversity Score17.3%(2,581)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(16,152)
Black1.6%(311)
Hispanic / Latino6%(1,147)
Asian2.8%(528)
Diversity Score25.2%(4,791)
25
+46%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.0%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.6%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 64.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.7 min
−27%since 1990
from 16.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van Buren, Arkansas?

Van Buren, Arkansas has about 18,986 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Van Buren, Arkansas earns about $33,608 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 $72,300, and the typical rent is about $418 a month.

How educated are people in Van Buren, Arkansas?

About 12.0% 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 16.7% of people in Van Buren, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Van Buren, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Van Buren, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,056 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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