Economy & Jobs — Van Buren, Arkansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $61,149 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$67,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,863 |
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| Poverty Rate | 15.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 10,895 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 23.9% |
| Manufacturing | 20.4% |
| Professional | 9.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 40 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 31 |
| Commercial Banks | 24 |
| Insurance Agencies | 23 |
| Gas Stations | 21 |
| General Merchandise | 20 |
| Physician Offices | 20 |
| Real Estate Offices | 16 |
| Auto Repair | 13 |
| Law Offices | 13 |
| Dental Offices | 12 |
| Child Day Care | 12 |
| Hotels Motels | 12 |
| Used Car Dealers | 10 |
| Grocery Stores | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
