Van Buren County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05141 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,998 | — | #2,100 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $50,354 | -33.0% | #2,752 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 49.6 years | +27.5% | #244 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $135,700 | -51.9% | #2,446 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $722 | -37.9% | #2,628 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.1% | +51.8% | #2,583 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Van Buren County has a population of 15,998, making it the #2,100 most populous county in the US. The median age is 49.6 years, which is 27.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Van Buren County is $50,354, ranking #2,752 out of 3,222 counties — 33.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.1% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in Van Buren County is $135,700 (-51.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $722/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.9%.
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91.8% of residents in Van Buren County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.1% above the national rate.
About Van Buren County, Arkansas
Van Buren County, Arkansas has a total population of 15,998, making it the 2,100th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Van Buren County is 49.6 years, which is 27.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Van Buren County is $50,354, which ranks #2,752 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 33.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Van Buren County is $135,700, 51.9% below the national median. Renters in Van Buren County pay a median gross rent of $722 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Van Buren County, 15.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.5 min.
Van Buren County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.4%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
All data for Van Buren County, Arkansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.