Van Buren, AR
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
23,413
Unemployment
6.0%
Poverty
19.7%
Median Home
$116,200
Median Income
$45,714
Median Rent
$724
Van Buren SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
4
Amenities
8.5
Education
5
Commute
8.5
Van Buren, AR Crime Report
869
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,651.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
47.42%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Van Buren / 100k People |
Arkansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 869 | 3,651.3 | 3,442.7 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 117 | 491.6 | 584.6 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 8.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 7 | 29.4 | 51.6 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 96 | 403.4 | 447.8 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 752 | 3,159.7 | 2,858.0 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 149 | 626.1 | 599.6 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 541 | 2,273.1 | 2,012.6 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 62 | 260.5 | 245.9 | 219.9 |
Van Buren, AR Cost Of Living
82
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 | 82 | 84 | 100 | |
| Services | 91 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 91 | 90 | 100 | |
| Health | 82 | 86 | 100 | |
| Housing | 63 | 65 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 91 | 83 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 91 | 91 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 23,413 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 23,296 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 23,135 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 23,155 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 22,992 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 22,955 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 22,891 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 22,722 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 22,508 | 1.2% |
| 2010 | 22,236 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Van Buren
| Race | Van Buren | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.8% | 72.4% | 60.7% |
| African American | 2.5% | 15.2% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 4.2% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 3.4% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 13.9% | 7.5% | 18.0% |
Gender in Van Buren
| Gender | Van Buren | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.0% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.0% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Van Buren for adults over 25
| Education | Van Buren | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 34.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 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 | 8.7% | 7.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.6% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.5% | 12.3% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.0% | 11.6% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.6% | 14.5% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.4% | 18.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.3% | 11.2% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.8% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.6% | 3.7% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.6% | 3.6% | 7.7% |
