Van Buren County's estimated 2026 population is 16,249 with a growth rate of 0.07% 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 -6.11% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 49.6 years
Female: 52 years
Male: 46.5 years
There are 12,922 adults, (4,337 of whom are seniors) in Van Buren County.
Female: 7,922 (49.5%)
Male: 8,076 (50.5%)
The racial composition of Van Buren County includes 92.58% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,811 | 92.58% |
| Two or more races | 777 | 4.86% |
| Other race | 174 | 1.09% |
| Native American | 105 | 0.66% |
| Black or African American | 68 | 0.43% |
| Asian | 63 | 0.39% |
Van Buren County's average per capita income is $37,322. Household income levels show a median of $50,354. The poverty rate stands at 19.12%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $65,084 | - |
| Families | $63,452 | $71,610 |
| Households | $50,354 | $62,356 |
| Non Families | $29,211 | $42,232 |
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