Van Buren is a city in Arkansas state in USA with a population of 23600 residents.. The poverty rate of Van Buren is 18.8%, which is 34% higher than national average. The typical household in Van Buren earns $48546 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 51.5% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Van Buren, only 84% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Van Buren remained 5.8%, which is 23% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Van Buren, only 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 31% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Van Buren is 83, which is 17% lower than national average. Median home value in Van Buren is $128700 , which is 44% lower than national average. While median income in Van Buren remained $48546, which is 28% lower than national average.