Van Buren, AR population by race
The table below shows Van Buren's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,693 | 79.89% |
| Black or African American | 413 | 1.77% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 185 | 0.79% |
| Asian | 584 | 2.50% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 1,082 | 4.62% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,441 | 10.43% |
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Van Buren population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Van Buren has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Van Buren's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Van Buren population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 79.89% are white, 1.77% are Black or African American, 0.79% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.50% are Asian, 4.62% are some other race and 10.43% are multiracial.
Van Buren 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Van Buren is White with a population of 18,693 (79.89% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 2,441 (10.43% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Van Buren, AR
By ethnicity, 3,637 (15.54% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 19,761 (84.46% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Van Buren, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 17,238 (87.23% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Van Buren, AR Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Van Buren's Non-Hispanic population.
Van Buren Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 17,238 | 87.23% |
| Black or African American alone | 339 | 1.72% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 185 | 0.94% |
| Asian alone | 584 | 2.96% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 234 | 1.18% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,181 | 5.98% |
Among the Hispanic population in Van Buren, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 2,182 (59.99% of the total Hispanic population).
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Van Buren, AR Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Van Buren's Hispanic population.
Van Buren Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,307 | 35.94% |
| Puerto Rican | 89 | 2.45% |
| Cuban | 59 | 1.62% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,182 | 59.99% |
Things to know
What percentage of Van Buren, AR is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 15.54% of Van Buren population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Van Buren, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 2,182 (59.99% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Van Buren, AR have?
Van Buren, AR has 413 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.77% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Van Buren is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Van Buren, AR?
With 84.46% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Van Buren.
That being said, with a 4.62% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Van Buren.
What is the majority race in Van Buren, AR?
With a population of 18,693 (79.89% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Van Buren.
Some other races are second largest race in Van Buren, with 4.62% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
