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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Van Buren County

Arkansas · 16,192 residents · 709.57 sq mi
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Van Buren County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,004. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $57,900. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% 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

Total population
16,192
+16%since 1990
from 14,008 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
23 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 20 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
44.2
+1%since 1990
from 43.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K16K17K18K1990201020202024Van Buren County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,004
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,103 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,603
+91%since 1990
from $8,706 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.4%
−6.7 ptssince 1990
from 22.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,900
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$372
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $288 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
81.1%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 82.3% in 1990
18.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−15%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(13,883)
Black0.1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(78)
Asian0.1%(9)
Diversity Score3.6%(500)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(15,550)
Black0.3%(50)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(215)
Asian0.2%(39)
Diversity Score4.7%(765)
Diversity Score
5
+32%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.6%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 62.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
−14%since 1990
from 28.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van Buren County, Arkansas?

Van Buren County, Arkansas has about 16,192 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Van Buren County, Arkansas earns about $27,004 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Van Buren County, Arkansas expensive?

In Van Buren County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $57,900, and the typical rent is about $372 a month.

How educated are people in Van Buren County, Arkansas?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Van Buren County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Van Buren County, Arkansas?

About 15.4% of people in Van Buren County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Van Buren County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Van Buren County, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,184 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 4601Census Tract 4604Census Tract 4602Census Tract 4603.04Census Tract 4603.01Census Tract 4603.03
8 ZIP codes
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