County profile · Arkansas
Van Buren County, AR market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Van Buren County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 16,238
- +2.8% since 2020
- Households
- 7,432
- Median household income
- $50,354
- +30.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $135,700
- Jobs located here
- 3,785
- Highest market score
- 58
- Fast food and sandwich shops, #821 of 2,222 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 16,238 people live in Van Buren County, in 7,432 households. Population estimates put the population change in Van Buren County from 2020 to 2025 at +2.8%, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Van Buren County is $50,354 a year, 38% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 30.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Van Buren County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 129, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (46).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Van Buren County are for fast food and sandwich shops (58), insurance agencies (54) and pizza places (48). Van Buren County ranks #821 of 2,222 scored counties for fast food and sandwich shops.
For its number of households, Van Buren County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (2.7 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (44% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Van Buren County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Van Buren County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 58 | #821 of 2,222 | 7 | 9.4 | $3.1M | 101 | 8 |
| Insurance agencies | 54 | #981 of 2,272 | 10 | 13.5 | $1.9M | 150 | 12 |
| Pizza | 48 | #1,119 of 2,090 | 6 | 8.1 | $3.6M | 71 | 8 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 48 | #1,287 of 2,405 | 62 | 83.4 | $349K | 94 | 18 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 47 | #1,336 of 2,394 | 40 | 53.8 | $169K | 111 | 7 |
| Real estate | 46 | #1,285 of 2,229 | 16 | 21.5 | Index only | 136 | 6 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 45 | #1,328 of 2,176 | 15 | 20.2 | Index only | 115 | 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 45 | #1,399 of 2,402 | 16 | 21.5 | $2.4M | 72 | 4 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 44 | #1,336 of 2,088 | 5 | 6.7 | $679K | 103 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 44 | #1,504 of 2,378 | 21 | 28.3 | $310K | 70 | 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 42 | #1,587 of 2,401 | 36 | 48.4 | $181K | 67 | 6 |
| Spas and skin care | 40 | #1,234 of 1,769 | 5 | 6.7 | $1.1M | 121 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 39 | #1,700 of 2,405 | 39 | 52.5 | $556K | 84 | 9 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 38 | #1,220 of 1,656 | 9 | 12.1 | $749K | 42 | 3 |
| Pet businesses | 38 | #1,597 of 2,200 | 8 | 10.8 | $628K | 71 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 35 | #1,562 of 2,087 | 9 | 12.1 | $1.2M | 98 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 35 | #1,684 of 2,210 | 12 | 16.1 | $932K | 106 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 33 | #1,876 of 2,358 | 22 | 29.6 | $990K | 41 | 11 |
| Grocery stores | 32 | #1,605 of 2,070 | 8 | 10.8 | $4.9M | 52 | 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 28 | #2,177 of 2,385 | 27 | 36.3 | $196K | 92 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 26 | #1,853 of 2,063 | 8 | 10.8 | $2.7M | 73 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 20 | #2,224 of 2,339 | 19 | 25.6 | $278K | 65 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.4 | $1.6M | 53 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.4 | $1.7M | 171 | 4 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.4 | $849K | 65 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.4 | $4.3M | 176 | 11 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.0 | $7.2M | 174 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.0 | $707K | 71 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.0 | $12.9M | 164 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.0 | $421K | 62 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.0 | $2.2M | 94 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $2.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $3.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $3.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $8.5M | Too few | 4 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $8.5M | Too few | 7 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $5.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $2.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $2.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $2.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $8.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $3.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $5.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $6.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $6.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $8.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $6.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Van Buren County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $6.5M | $875 | 91 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $21.8M | $2,929 | 113 |
| Food away from home | $21.7M | $2,915 | 72 |
| Groceries | $38.8M | $5,226 | 83 |
| Personal care products and services | $5.3M | $711 | 71 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.1M | $285 | 49 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.4M | $457 | 46 |
| Medical and dental services | $6.7M | $907 | 70 |
| Pets | $5M | $676 | 74 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $11.2M | $1,505 | 73 |
| Vehicle insurance | $18.8M | $2,527 | 129 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $17.1M | $2,301 | 76 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $8.9M | $1,197 | 85 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $94.3M | $12,692 | 76 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Van Buren County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 16,238+2.8% since 2020
- Households
- 7,432
- Median age
- 49.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 78%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 710 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 23
- Median household income
- $50,354+30.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $62,356
- Median home value
- $135,700
- Jobs located here
- 3,785
- Daytime population
- 14,903Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Van Buren County, AR growing?
Population estimates put Van Buren County at 16,238 people in 2025, up 2.8% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 7,432 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 30.8%, before inflation.
How much do households in Van Buren County, AR spend?
Households in Van Buren County spend about $94.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $38.8M on groceries and $21.8M on gasoline and other fuels. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Van Buren County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 129, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (46).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Van Buren County, AR?
Of the business types scored in Van Buren County, fast food and sandwich shops (58), insurance agencies (54) and pizza places (48) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For fast food and sandwich shops, that ranks #821 of 2,222 scored counties.
How does Van Buren County, AR compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Van Buren County is $50,354, 38% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $135,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (2.7 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (44% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 22 of the 56 business types have a score in Van Buren County, each ranked against other counties.
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