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Van Buren

County:
Crawford County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
15.476
State:
Arkansas

Van Buren is a city located in Crawford County, Arkansas. Van Buren has a 2026 population of 24,973. It is also the county seat of Crawford County. Van Buren is currently growing at a rate of 1.17% annually and its population has increased by 7.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,241 in 2020.

The median household income in Van Buren is $61,149 with a poverty rate of 15.33%. The median age in Van Buren is 36.5 years: 35.9 years for males, and 36.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 91.8 males.

25K
Total Population
1,614
Density (mi²)
289 1.17%
Growth

Van Buren Population

Van Buren Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202624,9732891.17%
202524,6842881.18%
202424,3963271.36%
202324,0693501.48%
202223,7193281.4%
202123,3911500.65%
202023,241280.12%
201923,73780.03%
201823,7292100.89%
201723,5192941.27%
201623,2251640.71%
201523,061200.09%
201423,041760.33%
201322,965-12-0.05%
201222,9771390.61%
201122,838-10%
201022,839480.21%
200018,9864,00726.75%
199014,9792,95924.62%
198012,0203,64743.56%
19708,3731,58623.37%
19606,7873745.83%
19506,41399118.28%
19405,4222404.63%
19305,182-42-0.8%
19205,2241,34634.71%
19103,8781,30550.72%
19002,57300%

Median Age

Overall: 36.5 years
Female: 36.8 years
Male: 35.9 years

Van Buren Adults

There are 17,989 adults, (4,133 of whom are seniors) in Van Buren.

Sex Ratio

Female: 12,391 (52.1%)
Male: 11,372 (47.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Van Buren includes 72.79% White, 7.13% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White17,29672.79%
Two or more races3,42614.42%
Other race1,6957.13%
Asian6102.57%
Black or African American4822.03%
Native American2541.07%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1,4836.24%
Other race1,3395.63%
White8353.51%
Native American690.29%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White16,46169.27%
Two or more races1,9438.18%
Asian6102.57%
Black or African American4822.03%
Other race3561.5%
Native American1850.78%

Van Buren Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Van Buren 's average per capita income is $38,722. Household income levels show a median of $61,149. The poverty rate stands at 15.33%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$82,715-
Families$69,765$82,645
Households$61,149$74,505
Non Families$30,500$47,693

$38,722

Average Income

$61,149

Median Household Income

15.33%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)