U.S. County · Profile

Van Buren County

16.1KTotal Population
22Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-0.25%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Van Buren County has a population of 16,142 as of 2023. It is located in Arkansas.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Van Buren County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):3.5%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White93.1%15,028
Hispanic or Latino3.5%565
Two or More Races3.2%517
Some Other Race1.7%274
American Indian/Alaska Native0.8%129
Black or African American0.7%113
Asian0.3%48
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%16

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Van Buren County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$45,768
38.6% below national average
Per Capita Income
$26,183
31.7% below national average
Poverty Rate
18.9%
64.3% above national average
Median Age
49.7 years

Income & Poverty

$45,768Median Household Income
$26,183Per Capita Income
18.9%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$45,768$59,684
Families$59,654$70,334
Married-couple Families$59,654$66,812
Nonfamily Households$27,421$29,615

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Van Buren County, Arkansas.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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