Van Buren, AR population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Van Buren increased by 5,125. In this period, the peak population was 24,138 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 19,013 | - | - |
| 2001 | 19,363 | 350 | 1.84% |
| 2002 | 19,670 | 307 | 1.59% |
| 2003 | 20,043 | 373 | 1.90% |
| 2004 | 20,465 | 422 | 2.11% |
| 2005 | 20,953 | 488 | 2.38% |
| 2006 | 21,517 | 564 | 2.69% |
| 2007 | 21,933 | 416 | 1.93% |
| 2008 | 22,428 | 495 | 2.26% |
| 2009 | 22,709 | 281 | 1.25% |
| 2010 | 22,839 | 130 | 0.57% |
| 2011 | 22,838 | -1 | -0.00% |
| 2012 | 22,977 | 139 | 0.61% |
| 2013 | 22,965 | -12 | -0.05% |
| 2014 | 23,041 | 76 | 0.33% |
| 2015 | 23,061 | 20 | 0.09% |
| 2016 | 23,225 | 164 | 0.71% |
| 2017 | 23,519 | 294 | 1.27% |
| 2018 | 23,729 | 210 | 0.89% |
| 2019 | 23,737 | 8 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 23,237 | -500 | -2.11% |
| 2021 | 23,427 | 190 | 0.82% |
| 2022 | 23,737 | 310 | 1.32% |
| 2023 | 24,138 | 401 | 1.69% |
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Van Buren, AR population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Van Buren's population increased by 3,826 (20.12%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Van Buren's population increased by 398 (1.74%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Van Buren's population increased by 901 (3.88%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Van Buren's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 24,138.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Van Buren's population peaked in year 2023 at 24,138.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Van Buren's population was lowest in year 2000 at 19,013.
Van Buren, AR annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Van Buren grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 3 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Van Buren had an average annual population growth rate of 1.17% per year. Overall the population grew 26.96% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Van Buren annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.17% per year.
From 2005 to 2006 Van Buren population grew the most, with an increase of 564 people (a 2.69% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Van Buren population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 500 people (a 2.11% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Van Buren, AR population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Van Buren's population increased by 711 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 310 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 401 (1.69%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Van Buren, AR changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Van Buren increased by 1,173 (5.11%). The population was highest at 24,138 in the year 2023 and lowest at 23,041 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.50%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)