Van Buren County's estimated 2026 population is 16,152 with a growth rate of 0% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Van Buren County is the 46th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 17,306 and has seen a growth of -6.67% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Van Buren County includes 92.93% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (92.93%)
Two or more races (3.56%)
Other race (1.64%)
Native American (0.77%)
Black or African American (0.63%)
Asian (0.4%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.06%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,810 | 92.93% |
| Two or more races | 568 | 3.56% |
| Other race | 262 | 1.64% |
| Native American | 122 | 0.77% |
| Black or African American | 101 | 0.63% |
| Asian | 63 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.06% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Van Buren County's average per capita income is $32,697. Household income levels show a median of $47,266. The poverty rate stands at 19.5%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $63,708 | - |
| Families | $59,253 | $70,254 |
| Households | $47,266 | $60,906 |
| Non Families | $26,320 | $37,671 |
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