Van Buren is a city located in Crawford County Arkansas. Van Buren has a 2024 population of 24,438. It is also the county seat of Crawford County. Van Buren is currently growing at a rate of 1.24% annually and its population has increased by 5.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,237 in 2020.
The average household income in Van Buren is $73,814 with a poverty rate of 18.96%. The median age in Van Buren is 36.8 years: 35.7 years for males, and 37.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Van Buren was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,693 | 79.89% |
| Two or more races | 2,441 | 10.43% |
| Other race | 1,082 | 4.62% |
| Asian | 584 | 2.5% |
| Black or African American | 413 | 1.77% |
| Native American | 185 | 0.79% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,923 | 2.58 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Married | 4,298 | 3.07 | 79.4 | 20.6 |
| Non Family | 2,630 | 1.2 | 47.3 | 52.7 |
| Female | 1,362 | 3.3 | 47.4 | 52.6 |
| Male | 633 | 3.39 | 69 | 31 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
64.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,488 | 9.2% |
| Associates Degree | 1,153 | 7.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,508 | 15.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,039 | 6.43% |
| High School Graduate | 5,328 | 32.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 799 | 4.94% |
| Some College | 3,854 | 23.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,580 | 11,113 | 3,188 |
| Hispanic | 1,907 | 1,244 | 99 |
| 2+ Races | 1,068 | 879 | 100 |
| Other Race | 718 | 435 | 0 |
| Asian | 466 | 438 | 139 |
| Black | 339 | 281 | 0 |
| Native American | 153 | 153 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 29.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,705 | $75,366 | $44,447 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,732 | $64,453 | $58,300 |
| High School Graduate | $36,686 | $43,315 | $25,311 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,344 | $28,558 | $22,500 |
| Overall | $36,356 | $42,938 | $28,372 |
| Some College | $32,774 | $40,420 | $28,406 |
$36,356
Average Earnings
$42,938
Average Male
$28,372
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.04% of Van Buren residents speak only English, while 14.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,817 | 3,077 | 18.3% |
| Hispanic | 3,588 | 777 | 21.66% |
| Multiple | 2,437 | 527 | 21.62% |
| Other | 1,082 | 154 | 14.23% |
| Asian | 584 | 104 | 17.81% |
| Black | 388 | 76 | 19.59% |
| Native | 185 | 34 | 18.38% |
18.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.75%
Male Poverty Rate
21.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Van Buren is Hispanic, with 21.66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Van Buren is Other, with 14.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.21% |
| High School | 17.9% |
| Some College | 10.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 63.22% |
| Male Unemployed | 24.3% |
| Female Employed | 9.8% |
| Male Employed | 7.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,716 | $76,677 |
| Households | $56,493 | $73,814 |
| Married Families | $79,137 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,453 | $63,180 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.3%
Male Marriage Rate
46.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,561
Number of Veterans
1,460
Male Veterans
101
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 510 |
| Second Gulf War | 461 |
| First Gulf War | 292 |
| Korea | 69 |
| World War II | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 378 |
| 65 to 74 | 357 |
| 55 to 64 | 290 |
| 35 to 54 | 286 |
| 18 to 34 | 250 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,366 | 9.3% |
| 2+ Races | 112 | 7.41% |
| Black | 41 | 12.09% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 0.96% |
| Native American | 21 | 12.14% |
| Asian | 16 | 3.09% |
| Other Race | 5 | 0.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.4%
Labor Force Participation
53.7%
Employment Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.65%
Born in Van Buren
91.84%
Native Born
8.16%
Foreign Born
3.82%
Non Citizen
4.34%
Naturalized
91.84% of Van Buren residents were born in the United States, with 59.65% having been born in Arkansas. 3.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 25,939 | 300 | 1.17% |
| 2028 | 25,639 | 300 | 1.18% |
| 2027 | 25,339 | 301 | 1.2% |
| 2026 | 25,038 | 300 | 1.21% |
| 2025 | 24,738 | 300 | 1.23% |
| 2024 | 24,438 | 300 | 1.24% |
| 2023 | 24,138 | 401 | 1.69% |
| 2022 | 23,737 | 310 | 1.32% |
| 2021 | 23,427 | 190 | 0.82% |
| 2020 | 23,237 | -500 | -2.11% |
| 2019 | 23,737 | 8 | 0.03% |
| 2018 | 23,729 | 210 | 0.89% |
| 2017 | 23,519 | 294 | 1.27% |
| 2016 | 23,225 | 164 | 0.71% |
| 2015 | 23,061 | 20 | 0.09% |
| 2014 | 23,041 | 76 | 0.33% |
| 2013 | 22,965 | -12 | -0.05% |
| 2012 | 22,977 | 139 | 0.61% |
| 2011 | 22,838 | -1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 22,839 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 18,986 | 4,007 | 26.75% |
| 1990 | 14,979 | 2,959 | 24.62% |
| 1980 | 12,020 | 3,647 | 43.56% |
| 1970 | 8,373 | 1,586 | 23.37% |
| 1960 | 6,787 | 374 | 5.83% |
| 1950 | 6,413 | 991 | 18.28% |
| 1940 | 5,422 | 240 | 4.63% |
| 1930 | 5,182 | -42 | -0.8% |
| 1920 | 5,224 | 1,346 | 34.71% |
| 1910 | 3,878 | 1,305 | 50.72% |
| 1900 | 2,573 | -23,366 | -90.08% |