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Van Buren

Arkansas · 22,791 residents · 15.476 sq mi
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Van Buren has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,591. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $99,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,791
+20%since 2000
from 18,986 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,473 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 1,227 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.6
+3%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K17K19K22K25K1990201020202024Van Buren
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,591
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,608 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,952
+27%since 2000
from $14,948 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$619
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.3%
−19.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
36.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+17%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(17,835)
Black2%(467)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(2,653)
Asian3.1%(700)
Other4%(921)
Diversity Score44.9%(10,229)
Diversity Score
45
+78%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+48%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.8%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van Buren, Arkansas?

Van Buren, Arkansas has about 22,791 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Van Buren, Arkansas earns about $39,591 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 $99,400, and the typical rent is about $619 a month.

How educated are people in Van Buren, Arkansas?

About 16.6% 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 20.2% 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 7,861 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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