Van Buren County, AR Population by Age

The median age in Van Buren County, AR is 49.0, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 15.36% were under the age of 15, 14.79% aged 15 to 29, 44.17% aged 30 to 64, 22.57% aged 65 to 84, and 3.11% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Van Buren County, AR population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Van Buren County's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 5 years 694 4.38%
5 to 9 years 984 6.21%
10 to 14 years 756 4.77%
15 to 19 years 975 6.15%
20 to 24 years 702 4.43%
25 to 29 years 668 4.21%
30 to 34 years 745 4.7%
35 to 39 years 829 5.23%
40 to 44 years 781 4.93%
45 to 49 years 1,001 6.32%
50 to 54 years 1,005 6.34%
55 to 59 years 1,406 8.87%
60 to 64 years 1,235 7.79%
65 to 69 years 1,244 7.85%
70 to 74 years 1,005 6.34%
75 to 79 years 848 5.35%
80 to 84 years 480 3.03%
85 years and over 493 3.11%
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Van Buren County, AR population by age group

Key stats
4,111
Population under 25 years
3,023
Population aged 25-44
4,647
Population aged 45-64
4,070
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

The graph shows Van Buren County's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Van Buren County, AR population by age group. The largest age group was 55-59 years with a poulation of 1,406 (8.87% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Van Buren County, AR was for the group of age 55-59 years with a population of 1,406 (8.87%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Van Buren County, AR was the 80-84 years with a population of 480 (3.03%).

Van Buren County, AR population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Van Buren County, AR's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:

  • Children : Under the age of 18 years
  • Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
  • Seniors: 65 years and above
The pie chart shows Van Buren County's population divided into segments, with each segment representing an age cohort. The area of each segment is in the same proportion of a circle as the population of the cohort is of the total population.
Van Buren County, AR population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). The largest age group was 18 - 64 years with a poulation of 8,725 (55.04% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 3,056 19.28%
18 to 64 years 8,725 55.04%
85 years and over 4,070 25.68%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Van Buren County's population under 18 was 19.28%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Van Buren County's working population (between 18 and 64) was 55.04%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Van Buren County's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 25.68% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Van Buren County, AR population pyramid

Population pyramid for Van Buren County, AR is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Key stats from our analysis of the Van Buren County's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Van Buren County, AR, is 26.0.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Van Buren County, AR, is 43.5.
  • Total dependency ratio for Van Buren County, AR is 69.6.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Van Buren County, AR is 2.3.
The graph shows Van Buren County's population across different age group and gender, with population on x-axis and population y-axis. The male population is plotted on the left in blue color whereas the female population is plotted on the right in pink color.
Van Buren County, AR population pyramid i.e. Van Buren County population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Van Buren County, AR's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 373 321 694
5 to 9 years 383 601 984
10 to 14 years 516 240 756
15 to 19 years 485 490 975
20 to 24 years 380 322 702
25 to 29 years 353 315 668
30 to 34 years 363 382 745
35 to 39 years 279 550 829
40 to 44 years 481 300 781
45 to 49 years 540 461 1,001
50 to 54 years 524 481 1,005
55 to 59 years 662 744 1,406
60 to 64 years 621 614 1,235
65 to 69 years 610 634 1,244
70 to 74 years 477 528 1,005
75 to 79 years 404 444 848
80 to 84 years 176 304 480
85 years and over 204 289 493
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Things to know

What is the population of Van Buren County, AR under 18?

Van Buren County's population under the age of 18 is 3,056, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 19.28% of the total resident population of Van Buren County, AR.

What is the aging population in Van Buren County, AR?

Van Buren County's population aged 65 years and above was 4,070. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 25.68% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

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2023
Van Buren County, AR Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Van Buren County age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Van Buren County population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Van Buren County. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Van Buren County by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Van Buren County.

Key observations

The largest age group in Van Buren County, AR was for the group of age 55-59 years with a population of 1,406 (8.87%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Van Buren County, AR was the 80-84 years with a population of 480 (3.03%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Van Buren County population by age group

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
  • Population: The population for the specific age group in the Van Buren County is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Van Buren County total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Van Buren County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Van Buren County, AR Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Van Buren County - Population and Percentage Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Van Buren County population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Van Buren County. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was $b3_v1 with a poulation of $b3_v2 ($b3_v3 of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Van Buren County population by age cohort

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

  • Under 18 years
  • 18 to 64 years
  • 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Van Buren County population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Van Buren County is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Van Buren County is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Van Buren County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Van Buren County, AR Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Van Buren County, AR population pyramid, which represents the Van Buren County population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Van Buren County, AR, is 26.0.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Van Buren County, AR, is 43.5.
  • Total dependency ratio for Van Buren County, AR is 69.6.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Van Buren County, AR is 2.3.

Van Buren County population pyramid

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Van Buren County population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Van Buren County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Van Buren County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Van Buren County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Van Buren County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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