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Crime in Van Buren summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Van Buren. Key points include:
There were 616 total crimes in Van Buren in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Van Buren is 2,519.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Van Buren is 474.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Van Buren is 2,045.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Van Buren is 18.90% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Van Buren Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Van Buren / 100k People |
Arkansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 616 | 2,519.8 | 2,508.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 116 | 474.5 | 579.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 4 | 16.4 | 38.6 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 100 | 409.1 | 463.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 500 | 2,045.3 | 1,929.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 142 | 580.9 | 352.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 333 | 1,362.2 | 1,400.0 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 25 | 102.3 | 176.8 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Van Buren summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Van Buren. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Arkansas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Van Buren is 85 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Van Buren is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Van Buren is $204,826.
The median income in Van Buren is $61,149.
Van Buren's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Van Buren Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Van Buren | Arkansas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 85 | 100 |
| Services | 95 | 95 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 93 | 100 |
| Health | 74 | 68 | 100 |
| Housing | 95 | 96 | 100 |
| Transportation | 90 | 92 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 92 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Van Buren, AR Weather
The average high in Van Buren is 71.3° and the average low is 48.7°.
There are 70.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 50.2 inches of precipitation each year with 4.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Van Buren |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 70.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 50.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 4.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Van Buren Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Van Buren
The current population in Van Buren is 23,763. The population has increased 6.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23,763 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 23,545 | 0.6% |
| 2022 | 23,398 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 23,213 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 23,600 | 0.8% |
| 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
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Van Buren is:
69.3% White with 16,461 White residents.
2.0% African American with 482 African American residents.
0.8% American Indian with 185 American Indian residents.
2.6% Asian with 610 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.5% Other with 356 Other residents.
8.2% Two Or More with 1,943 Two Or More residents.
15.7% Hispanic with 3,726 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Van Buren | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.3% | 67.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.0% | 14.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 8.2% | 6.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 15.7% | 9.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Van Buren
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Van Buren is 52.1% female with 12,391 female residents.
Van Buren is 47.9% male with 11,372 male residents.
| Gender | Van Buren | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Van Buren for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Van Buren completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Van Buren completed 9-12th grade.
36.0% of adults in Van Buren completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Van Buren completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Van Buren completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Van Buren completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Van Buren completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Van Buren completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Van Buren completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Van Buren | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 34.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 16.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Van Buren, Arkansas
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5.6% of households in Van Buren earn Less than $10,000.
6.0% of households in Van Buren earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.7% of households in Van Buren earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.3% of households in Van Buren earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.3% of households in Van Buren earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.9% of households in Van Buren earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.8% of households in Van Buren earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.7% of households in Van Buren earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.6% of households in Van Buren earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.2% of households in Van Buren earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Van Buren | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.6% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.0% | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.7% | 8.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.3% | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.3% | 12.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.9% | 17.4% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.7% | 15.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.6% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.2% | 6.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
