Van Buren County, AR population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Van Buren County decreased by 33. In this period, the peak population was 17,306 in the year 2010. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 16,175 | - | - |
| 2001 | 16,195 | 20 | 0.12% |
| 2002 | 16,098 | -97 | -0.60% |
| 2003 | 16,184 | 86 | 0.53% |
| 2004 | 16,253 | 69 | 0.43% |
| 2005 | 16,354 | 101 | 0.62% |
| 2006 | 16,413 | 59 | 0.36% |
| 2007 | 16,504 | 91 | 0.55% |
| 2008 | 16,543 | 39 | 0.24% |
| 2009 | 16,365 | -178 | -1.08% |
| 2010 | 17,306 | 941 | 5.75% |
| 2011 | 17,212 | -94 | -0.54% |
| 2012 | 17,166 | -46 | -0.27% |
| 2013 | 16,988 | -178 | -1.04% |
| 2014 | 16,911 | -77 | -0.45% |
| 2015 | 16,811 | -100 | -0.59% |
| 2016 | 16,682 | -129 | -0.77% |
| 2017 | 16,557 | -125 | -0.75% |
| 2018 | 16,580 | 23 | 0.14% |
| 2019 | 16,529 | -51 | -0.31% |
| 2020 | 15,799 | -730 | -4.42% |
| 2021 | 15,777 | -22 | -0.14% |
| 2022 | 16,103 | 326 | 2.07% |
| 2023 | 16,142 | 39 | 0.24% |
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Van Buren County, AR population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Van Buren County's population increased by 1,131 (6.99%), 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 County's population decreased by 1,507 (8.71%), 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 County's population increased by 343 (2.17%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Van Buren County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 16,142.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Van Buren County's population peaked in year 2010 at 17,306.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Van Buren County's population was lowest in year 2021 at 15,777.
Van Buren County, AR annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Van Buren County grew year by year for 11 years and declined for 12 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Van Buren County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.01% per year. Overall the population shrank 0.20% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Van Buren County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.01% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Van Buren County population grew the most, with an increase of 941 people (a 5.75% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Van Buren County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 730 people (a 4.42% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Van Buren County, AR population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Van Buren County's population increased by 365 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 326 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 39 (0.24%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Van Buren County, AR changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Van Buren County decreased by 846 (4.98%). The population was highest at 16,911 in the year 2014 and lowest at 15,777 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.50%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)