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Van Buren, Arkansas - Basic Facts

The City of Van Buren had a population of 23,036 as of July 1, 2023. Van Buren ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Arkansas. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Van Buren is located at latitude 35.4368 and longitude -94.3483 in Crawford County. The formal boundaries for the City of Van Buren encompass a land area of 15.3 sq. miles and a water area of 0.85 sq. miles. Crawford County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).

The City of Van Buren has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.

The City of Van Buren is located within Township of Van Buren (historical), a minor civil division (MCD) of Crawford County.


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Van Buren, AR Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2023)

POPULATION

Total Population 23,036 (100%)
Population in Households 22,651 (98.3%)
Population in Families 19,167 (83.2%)
Population in Group Quarters1 385 ( 1.7%)
Population Density 1,489
Diversity Index2 58
 
 

INCOME

Median Household Income $51,846
Average Household Income $67,370
% of Income for Mortgage4 17%
Per Capita Income $25,553
Wealth Index5 47
Socioeconomic Status Index6 Low (44.0)
 

HOUSING

Total HU (Housing Units) 9,468 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU 5,619 (59.3%)
Renter Occupied HU 3,109 (32.8%)
Vacant Housing Units 740 ( 7.8%)
Median Home Value $143,997
Average Home Value $171,383
Housing Affordability Index3 151
 

HOUSEHOLDS

Total Households 8,728
Average Household Size 2.60
Family Households 6,220
Average Family Size 3.00
NOTES
  1. Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
  2. The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
  3. The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
  4. The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
  5. The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
  6. The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR

2020-2023 2023-2028
Population -0.24% -0.13%
Households -0.17% -0.11%
Families   -0.14%
Median Household Income   2.21%
Per Capita Income   2.75%
Owner Occupied HU   -0.11%

Van Buren, AR - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Van Buren to the other 625 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Arkansas by rank and percentile using July 1, 2023 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

Variable Description Rank Percentile
Total Population # 22 97th
Population Density # 18 97th
Median Household Income # 239 62nd
Housing Affordability Index # 363 58th
Per Capita Income # 361 42nd
Diversity Index # 104 84th

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