Van Buren, AR ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics

72956 & 72957 (PO Box) are the only ZIP Codes for Van Buren, AR

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ZIP Codes:	72956 & 72957 (PO Box) [See All]
County:	Crawford County, AR
Area Code:	479
Time Zone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	23,218 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Fort Smith, AR-OK [Learn More]
Coordinates:	35.4643, -94.3450
Land Area:	103.76 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
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Van Buren, AR has 2 ZIP Codes

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
72956	Standard	33,870	100.00%
72957	P.O. Box	0	0.00%

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Population & Demographics

Van Buren, AR has 34,102 residents, with an average household size of 2.6. The gender split is 48.3% male and 51.7% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (5.2%) and 35-39 (5.3%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 15.6%. Those born outside the United States make up 8.0% (lower than the Nation).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	33,870
Total Households:	12,856
Total Housing Units:	13,896
Average Household Size:	2.59
Average Family Size:	2.95

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	23,218
Total Households:	8,776
Total Housing Units:	9,464
Average Household Size:	2.60
Average Family Size:	3.01

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	32,585	33,058	32,685	32,870	33,117	34,520	34,694	35,617	36,187	36,726	35,273	34,805	34,102
Decennial Census	34,074	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	33,870	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 38.5

Male Median Age: 37.0

Female Median Age: 39.8

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	1,073	1,142	1,304	1,114	968	1,010	1,149	1,006	961	1,048	941	1,129	1,038	829	697	532	279	195
Female	1,045	1,144	1,286	1,076	964	1,075	1,125	1,056	1,018	985	1,065	1,242	1,119	1,020	797	614	437	387
Total	2,118	2,286	2,590	2,190	1,932	2,085	2,274	2,062	1,979	2,033	2,006	2,371	2,157	1,849	1,494	1,146	716	582

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	25,885	76.07%
Black:	677	1.99%
Hispanic:*	3,699	10.87%
Asian:	818	2.40%
American Indian:	905	2.66%
Hawaiian:	23	0.07%
Other:	2,021	5.94%
Total:	34,028	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	16,415	48.46%	37.0 years
Females:	17,455	51.54%	39.8 years
Total:	33,870	100%	38.5 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	11,035	47.53%	33.9 years
Females:	12,183	52.47%	37.5 years
Total:	23,218	100%	35.8 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	31,855	93.41%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	162	0.48%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,127	3.30%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	958	6.11%
Total Population:	34,102	100%
Total Native Population:	32,017	93.89%
Total Foreign-born Population:	2,085	6.11%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Van Buren, AR have an average household income of $60,387 (higher than the State by 2.7%, and much lower than the Nation by 23.1%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($71,240 vs $29,233). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 7.4%, which is much higher than the Nation (5.2%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$40,440	$39,258	$38,323	$39,956	$40,266	$41,026	$42,796	$46,316	$47,229	$50,812	$53,352	$57,625	$60,387
Median Family Income	$46,596	$45,053	$46,009	$48,053	$46,315	$47,953	$50,330	$52,183	$56,519	$58,839	$61,105	$66,265	$71,240
Median NonFamily Income	$19,246	$19,026	$20,565	$20,897	$20,061	$21,123	$24,014	$24,503	$27,710	$28,680	$30,568	$32,240	$29,233
Median Male Income	$37,863	$39,009	$40,409	$40,387	$40,488	$40,772	$41,962	$43,315	$43,491	$48,114	$49,564	$52,067	$51,635
Median Female Income	$25,803	$27,773	$29,606	$29,813	$30,006	$30,848	$30,452	$32,666	$32,225	$32,240	$32,750	$35,570	$36,484

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	14,559	54.09%
Unemployed:	983	3.65%
Not In Labor Force:	11,373	42.26%
Total:	26,915	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	4,161	28.58%
Service:	2,823	19.39%
Sales and Office:	2,973	20.42%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,470	10.10%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	3,132	21.51%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	14,559	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Van Buren, AR, the median home value is $177,100 - higher than the State by 1.0%, and up $50,100 (39.4%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $825 per month - lower than the State by 9.7%, and up $103 (14.3%) since 2020. Most renters in Van Buren pay under $1,000 (73.5%). About 73.5% pay under $1,000 and 0.6% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 62.5% (56.5% have a mortgage) and renters make up 37.5% - owners are lower than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$106,800	$105,500	$105,500	$111,600	$110,400	$108,100	$111,800	$115,300	$113,300	$127,000	$133,300	$155,700	$177,100

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	582	14.68%
$500 to $999:	2,255	56.87%
$1,000 to $1,499:	836	21.08%
$1,500 to $1,999:	97	2.45%
$2,000 to $2,499:	19	0.48%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	176	4.44%
Total:	3,965	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$626	$613	$595	$619	$638	$660	$696	$734	$725	$722	$754	$793	$825

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	4,571	35.24%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	4,435	34.19%
Renter Occupied:	3,965	30.57%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	12,971	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	12,971	91.87%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,148	8.13%
Total Housing Units:	14,119	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

19.8% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, below the state rate (25.1%) and well below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 87.0%, which is slightly below the state rate (88.6%). The share of people in poverty is 9.7%, which is slightly below the state rate (11.5%) and slightly above the national rate (8.7%), down 4.8 percentage points since 2011 and down 4.3 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	1,005	4.29%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,945	8.30%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	8,951	38.19%
Some college, no degree:	5,233	22.33%
Associate's degree:	1,841	7.86%
Bachelor's degree:	3,252	13.88%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,209	5.16%
Total:	23,436	100%
High school graduate or higher:	20,486	87.41%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	4,461	19.03%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	18,837	49.91%
Public Insurance:	15,552	41.21%
No Insurance:	3,350	8.88%
Total:	37,739	100%
Has Health Insurance:	34,389	91.12%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	14.5%	16.5%	17.6%	16.2%	15.5%	15.1%	13.9%	13.3%	14.0%	11.3%	11.6%	10.8%	9.7%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	414	5.97%
Kindergarten:	306	4.41%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	3,626	52.26%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,494	21.53%
College or graduate school:	1,099	15.84%
Total:	6,939	100%
Early Childhood:	720	10.38%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	5,426	78.20%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics

Van Buren supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 733 business establishments, employing about 11,970 people with an annual payroll of $562,613,000. USPS data shows 14,115 residential mailboxes and 981 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:	14,115Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	981Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	18,654Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	10,390Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	737Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	733Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$136,966,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$562,613,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	11,970Source: CBP

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Van Buren, AR is located in Crawford County, within the Fort Smith, AR-OK Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 22900). It spans 5 of Arkansas's Congressional Districts (2nd,3rd,5th,8th, and 23rd). This Metro area has a population of 228,916 people, about 14.8% of whom live in Van Buren. ZIP Codes here cover 103.761 sq mi of land and a water area of 3.567 sq mi.

CBSA Name:	Fort Smith, AR-OKSource: Census
CBSA Number:	22900Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	228,916Source: Census
MSA:	Fort Smith, AR-OK MSASource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	103.761 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	3.567 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	02,03,05,08,23Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	71480Source: Census
Place Name:	Van Buren city; ArkansasSource: Census

Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Van Buren, AR

Fort Smith, AR ~4.2 miles
Rudy, AR ~7.5 miles
Alma, AR ~8.5 miles
Barling, AR ~9.1 miles
Cedarville, AR ~9.7 miles
Arkoma, OK ~10.2 miles
Uniontown, AR ~10.8 miles
Lavaca, AR ~11.1 miles
Roland, OK ~11.5 miles
Chester, AR ~15.9 miles
Natural Dam, AR ~17.2 miles
Pocola, OK ~17.4 miles
Mulberry, AR ~18.0 miles
Muldrow, OK ~19.4 miles
Charleston, AR ~19.5 miles
Mountainburg, AR ~20.1 miles
Greenwood, AR ~20.2 miles
Spiro, OK ~21.3 miles
Hackett, AR ~22.1 miles
Gans, OK ~22.5 miles

Sources & References

Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
- U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
- U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
- U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
- U.S. Census Business Patterns [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
- U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov

White:	17,072	71.79%
Black:	602	2.53%
Hispanic:*	3,059	12.86%
Asian:	714	3.00%
American Indian:	628	2.64%
Hawaiian:	18	0.08%
Other:	1,686	7.09%
Total:	23,779	100%

Native, born in the United States:	21,554	91.54%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	119	0.51%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,040	4.42%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	832	7.95%
Total Population:	23,545	100%
Total Native Population:	21,673	92.05%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,872	7.95%

Employed:	10,069	55.13%
Unemployed:	807	4.42%
Not In Labor Force:	7,387	40.45%
Total:	18,263	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	2,810	27.91%
Service:	2,171	21.56%
Sales and Office:	1,919	19.06%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	914	9.08%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	2,255	22.40%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	10,069	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	3,103	35.34%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,389	27.21%
Renter Occupied:	3,289	37.46%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	8,781	100%

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72956 & 72957 (PO Box) are the only ZIP Codes for Van Buren, AR

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Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Van Buren, AR

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Less than $500:	562	17.09%
$500 to $999:	1,745	53.06%
$1,000 to $1,499:	717	21.80%
$1,500 to $1,999:	97	2.95%
$2,000 to $2,499:	19	0.58%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	149	4.53%
Total:	3,289	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	8,781	92.30%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	733	7.70%
Total Housing Units:	9,514	100%

Less than 9th grade:	734	4.61%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,337	8.39%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	6,042	37.91%
Some college, no degree:	3,622	22.73%
Associate's degree:	1,048	6.58%
Bachelor's degree:	2,305	14.46%
Graduate or professional degree:	849	5.33%
Total:	15,937	100%
High school graduate or higher:	13,866	87.01%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	3,154	19.79%

Private Insurance:	12,916	49.17%
Public Insurance:	11,038	42.02%
No Insurance:	2,315	8.81%
Total:	26,269	100%
Has Health Insurance:	23,954	91.19%

Nursery School, Preschool:	270	5.43%
Kindergarten:	252	5.07%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,759	55.51%
High school (grades 9-12):	886	17.83%
College or graduate school:	803	16.16%
Total:	4,970	100%
Early Childhood:	522	10.50%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	3,897	78.41%