City profile · Arkansas · Census ACS 2023

Vandervoort, AR

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Vandervoort - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

219
Residents
$69,464
Median income
$104,500
Median home
$897
Median rent (state)

Vandervoort - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Vandervoort lands in the 49th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

49th
percentile, household income
11th
percentile, home value
4th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Vandervoort, AR

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 219 residents in Vandervoort, a small town within Arkansas. Vandervoort households earn a median of $69,464 annually, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 17.7%. Home values in Vandervoort run a median of $104,500, and the median resident age is 33.2 years. Educational attainment runs 11.3% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 85.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The city is served by 1 public schools according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Living costs in Arkansas run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Arkansas scores 86.9 (Well Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $897 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Arkansas's average monthly utility costs around $210 (state average). Natural-hazard exposure scores 46.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Low).

Population

219 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Arkansas

Median Household Income

$69,464 /yr

Poverty 17.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

86.9 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Arkansas average

How does Vandervoort compare to other US cities?

Here's how Vandervoort stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 49% higher than other cities
Home value 11% pricier than other cities
Median rent 4% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Vandervoort against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Arkansas only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Arkansas-relative analysis

Poverty Rate sits close to the middle of Arkansas's city distribution

Among the 524 Arkansas cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Vandervoort ranks #174 - the 67th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Vandervoort only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#82 of 495
83rd percentile in Arkansas
Median Gross Rent
#248 of 524
52nd percentile in Arkansas
Median Home Value
#268 of 482
44th percentile in Arkansas
Poverty Rate
#174 of 524
67th percentile in Arkansas
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#320 of 524
39th percentile in Arkansas

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Arkansas only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

49thIncome percentile

49th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Vandervoort's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$104,500 Among the most affordable more affordable than 89% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). This entry sits in this band. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Vandervoort $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Vandervoort, AR Vandervoort, AR's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Vandervoort, AR-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Vandervoort, AR median $69,464/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Vandervoort, AR's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Vandervoort, AR. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 11.3%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 17.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 85.3%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
219
Median Income
$69,464
Median Home Value
$104,500
Median Age
33.2
Poverty Rate
17.7%
Labor force participation
85.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%

Schools

Total Schools
1
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

See the fastest-growing cities →
112 residents114 residents116 residents118 residents 202020212022202320242025 113 residents 117 residents ▲ +3.5%
Vandervoort's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
82.0%
Carpool
18.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
0.0%

Based on 139 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Arkansas - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$110
avg/month
Natural Gas
$58
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$210
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Arkansas state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Arkansas state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Vandervoort sits in

Cost of Living Index
86.9
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$897/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
46.1 / 100
Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Arkansas

Houston
218 people
St. Francis
220 people
Burdette
217 people
Widener
221 people
New Edinburg
223 people
Bluff City
224 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Vandervoort's 219 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Axson, GA
219 people
Huetter, ID
219 people
Cabery, IL
219 people
Caledonia, IL
219 people
Calhoun, IL
219 people
East Carondelet, IL
219 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Vandervoort's $69,464 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Nehalem, OR
$69,464 median income
Kootenai, ID
$69,457 median income
Malinta, OH
$69,479 median income
Oceano, CA
$69,448 median income
Northfield, OH
$69,444 median income
Pennsbury Village, PA
$69,444 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Vandervoort, AR Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Vandervoort, AR - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 67.1% 19.6% 13.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 11.4% White 67.1% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 19.6% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 13.2% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Vandervoort compares to nearby Arkansas cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Vandervoort (this city) 219 $69,464
Houston 218 $51,250
St. Francis 220 $37,308
Burdette 217 $86,250
Census ACS 5-year FIPS AR NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Vandervoort, AR?

What is the population of Vandervoort, AR? +

The population of Vandervoort, AR stands at 219 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Vandervoort, AR? +

In Vandervoort, the typical household earns $69,464 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Vandervoort? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Vandervoort; the closest available measure is the Arkansas state average, a cost of living index of 86.9 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Arkansas vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Vandervoort, AR? +

A typical home in Vandervoort is worth $104,500, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

Citation & verification links Data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCities

Verify with HUD →

Verify with FBI →

Verify with NOAA →

Verify with U.S. Census Bureau →

Verify with EPA →

Verify with FEMA →

Verify with BEA →

Verify with EIA →

Verify with NCES →

Every figure on PlainCities is rendered directly from Census ACS source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on Census ACS source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.