Van Buren County, Arkansas
Van Buren County: county in Arkansas, United States
About
Van Buren County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,295 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 16,541 inhabitants. Its county seat is Clinton. The county was created 192 years ago in 1833.
County Snapshot
Van Buren County at a glance
Van Buren County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
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Arkansas counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
ClintonPopulation 2,506
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Quick Facts about Van Buren County
| Population | 16,541 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arkansas (United States) |
| Different from | Van Buren County, Van Buren County, Van Buren County |
| Area | 1876 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 97.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.5807,-92.5157 |
| Named for | Martin Van Buren |
| Capital | Clinton |
| Establishment | November 11, 1833 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 17:12:49 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.56% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 67℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Van Buren County is located at 35°34'50"N 92°30'57"W (35.5806500, -92.5157000). It has 6 neighbors: Cleburne County, Conway County, Faulkner County, Pope County, Searcy County and Stone County.
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The largest city of Van Buren County is Clinton with a population of 2,506. Other cities include, Fairfield Bay population 2,014 and Shirley population 276. See all Van Buren County cities & populated places.
Van Buren County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Van Buren County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 2,506 | City in Arkansas, United States |
| Fairfield Bay | 2,014 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Shirley | 276 | Human settlement in Arkansas, USA |
Weather
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy. High near 67, with temperatures falling to around 63 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, wi...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Van Buren County
Official Website- Clinton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Van Buren County decreased by 4.56% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,295 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,214 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,162 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,985 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 16,907 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 16,808 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,669 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,552 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,635 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,545 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 16,541 | -0.02% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Van Buren County, Michigan county in Michigan, United States with a population of 75,474 people.
- Van Buren County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 7,069 people.
- Van Buren County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 5,947 people.
Arkansas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County | 392,980 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Benton County | 288,774 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Washington County | 243,216 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Little Rock | 197,866 | The capital of Arkansas. |
| Sebastian County | 127,590 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Faulkner County | 126,919 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Saline County | 123,968 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Craighead County | 112,245 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Garland County | 99,789 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Fayetteville | 89,576 | The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas. |
| Fort Smith | 87,764 | The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas. |
| Springdale | 81,115 | The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas. |
| Jonesboro | 79,859 | The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas. |
| White County | 78,729 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Lonoke County | 73,921 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Rogers | 70,522 | The fourth most populous city in Arkansas. |