Van Buren, AR
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
23,600
Unemployment
5.8%
Poverty
18.8%
Median Home
$128,700
Median Income
$48,546
Median Rent
$713
Van Buren SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
5
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
4
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
8.5
Van Buren, AR Crime Report
825
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,469.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
47.89%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Van Buren / 100k People |
Arkansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 825 | 3,469.4 | 3,285.3 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 124 | 521.5 | 671.9 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 10.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 3 | 12.6 | 52.0 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 97 | 407.9 | 535.8 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 701 | 2,948.0 | 2,613.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 228 | 958.8 | 523.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 417 | 1,753.6 | 1,828.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 56 | 235.5 | 261.8 | 246.0 |
Van Buren, AR Cost Of Living
83
Van Buren's Overall Cost Of Living
Van Buren's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Van Buren | Arkansas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 85 | 100 | |
| Services | 87 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 92 | 92 | 100 | |
| Health | 79 | 88 | 100 | |
| Housing | 63 | 66 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 93 | 87 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 94 | 93 | 100 | |
Van Buren, AR Photos
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Rankings for Van Buren in Arkansas
Map Of Van Buren, AR
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Population over time in Van Buren
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 23,600 | 1.3% |
| 2019 | 23,296 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 23,135 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 23,155 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 22,992 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 22,955 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 22,891 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 22,722 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 22,508 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 22,236 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Van Buren
| Race | Van Buren | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.6% | 71.6% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.3% | 15.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.6% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 13.3% | 7.6% | 18.2% |
Gender in Van Buren
| Gender | Van Buren | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Van Buren for adults over 25
| Education | Van Buren | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 34.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Van Buren, Arkansas
| Income | Van Buren | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.5% | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.5% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.8% | 11.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.4% | 11.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.3% | 14.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.2% | 18.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.2% | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.9% | 11.7% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.8% | 4.0% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.3% | 4.0% | 8.3% |
