Van Buren County, Arkansas
Van Buren County is home to 15,998 people. 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Arkansas rate (16.0%). The median household income is $50,354.
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| Measure | Value | Arkansas | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,998 | 3,049,391 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $50,354 | $60,773 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 19.1% | 16.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 22.2% | 21.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 8.2% | 9.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.0% | 25.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $135,700 | $188,000 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $722 | $947 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 54.0% | 44.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.9% | 5.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 49.6 years | 38.5 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
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Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.