Van Buren, AR Demographics
A map of Van Buren's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 16,509 | 71.1% |
Hispanic | 3,059 | 13.2% |
Multiracial | 1,748 | 7.5% |
Asian | 708 | 3.0% |
Native American/Other | 624 | 2.7% |
Black | 570 | 2.5% |
Van Buren, Arkansas had a population of 23,218 in 2020. It was 71.1% White, 2.5% Black, 3.0% Asian, 13.2% Hispanic, 2.7% Native American/Other, and 7.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Van Buren, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Van Buren is the 21st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Van Buren's White Population
16,509 residents of Van Buren identify as White, or 71.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Van Buren roughly similar to the White share of the population of Arkansas (68.5% White). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Van Buren is ranked #422 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Van Buren is more White than neighboring Fort Smith (56.9% White). Van Buren is less White than neighboring Dora (90.1% White), Kibler (80.5% White), and Cedarville (82.7% White).
Van Buren's Black Population
570 residents of Van Buren identify as Black, or 2.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Van Buren less than the Black share of the population of Arkansas (14.9% Black). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Van Buren is ranked #266 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Van Buren is more Black than neighboring Dora (0% Black), Kibler (0.1% Black), and Cedarville (0.4% Black). Van Buren is less Black than neighboring Fort Smith (8.5% Black), and Moffett (18.4% Black).
Van Buren's Asian Population
708 residents of Van Buren identify as Asian, or 3.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Van Buren roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Arkansas (1.7% Asian). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Van Buren is ranked #22 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Van Buren is more Asian than neighboring Dora (0.8% Asian), Moffett (2.6% Asian), Kibler (1.6% Asian), and Cedarville (0.3% Asian). Van Buren is less Asian than neighboring Fort Smith (5.7% Asian).
Van Buren's Hispanic Population
3,059 residents of Van Buren identify as Hispanic, or 13.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Van Buren roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Arkansas (8.5% Hispanic). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Van Buren is ranked #57 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Van Buren is more Hispanic than neighboring Dora (5% Hispanic), Moffett (2.6% Hispanic), Kibler (5.2% Hispanic), and Cedarville (3.7% Hispanic). Van Buren is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Smith (19.6% Hispanic).
Van Buren's Native American/Other Population
624 residents of Van Buren identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Van Buren roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Arkansas (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Van Buren is ranked #60 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Van Buren is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dora (1.7% Native American/Other), Fort Smith (2.1% Native American/Other), Moffett (0% Native American/Other), and Cedarville (2.3% Native American/Other). Van Buren is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kibler (3.6% Native American/Other).
Van Buren's Multiracial Population
1,748 residents of Van Buren identify as Multiracial, or 7.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Van Buren roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Arkansas (4.9% Multiracial). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Van Buren is ranked #94 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Van Buren is more Multiracial than neighboring Dora (2.5% Multiracial), Fort Smith (7.2% Multiracial), and Moffett (5.3% Multiracial). Van Buren is less Multiracial than neighboring Kibler (9.1% Multiracial), and Cedarville (10.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.