Demographics & People — Van Buren, Arkansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 23,545 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~24,300 |
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| Median Age | 36.5 |
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| Total Households | 8,781 |
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| Family Households | 6,411 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.64 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3366 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 17,877 |
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| Black or African American | 342 |
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| Asian | 520 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 3,684 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 7,244 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 6,403 |
| American | 3,735 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,637 |
| Irish | 2,979 |
| English | 2,593 |
| German | 2,320 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 2,022 |
| Hispanic: Salvadoran | 1,658 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,307 |
Language
| English Only | 18,926 |
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| Spanish | 2,636 |
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| Population 5+ | 22,041 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,561 |
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| Population 18+ | 18,045 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Van Buren, Arkansas.
