Van Buren County, AR — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$47,266
Per Capita Income
$27,284
Poverty Rate
19.5%
SNAP Recipients
9.3%
Gini Index
0.441
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K25.7%
$25K–$50K28.1%
$50K–$75K17.2%
$75K–$100K11.7%
$100K–$150K12.2%
$150K–$200K3.2%
$200K+2.0%
The median household income in Van Buren County, AR is $47,266 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $27,284. 19.5% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 9.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.441 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).