Van Buren County, AR — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.3%
Labor Force
5,842
Employed
5,590
Mean Commute
30 min
Work from Home
6.1%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone75.9%
Carpool13.1%
Walk1.3%
Work from Home6.1%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector92.5%
Government41.4%
Self-Employed5.5%
Van Buren County, AR has an unemployment rate of 4.3% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 5,842 people. The average commute time is 30 minutes. 6.1% of workers work from home. 92.5% of workers are in the private sector.