Van Buren County, AR Public Records

District Court
234 Moss St
Clinton, AR 72031 https://www.arcourts.gov/content/cler
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 501-745-8894
F: 501-745-5810
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Small Claims
Circuit Court
273 Main St, Ste 2
Clinton, AR 72031 http://www.vanburencountyark.com/vbc-
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 501-745-4140
F: 501-745-7400
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $5,000, Domestic Relations, Unlawful Detainer, Probate, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No juvenile or adoption records released
Probate records are handled by the Circuit Clerk.

Van Buren County, AR Vital Records

Contact the Van Buren County Office of the Recorder/Circuit Clerk if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Van Buren County
Recorder/Circuit Clerk
273 Main St, #2
Clinton, AR 72031 http://www.vanburencountyark.com/vbc-
8AM-4:30PM CST
Phone: 501-745-4140
Fax: 501-745-7400
Recorded Documents

Van Buren County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

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Van Buren County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 711.51 sq mi
Population (2009): 16,418
  • Females: 50.6%
  • White: 96.3%
  • Black/African American: 0.9%
  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.9%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 94.6%
Population Change (2000-2009): 226
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.4%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 2.4%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 18.3%
High School Graduates (2000): 71.6%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 11.5%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.33
Housing Units (2000): 9,164
Homeownership Rate (2000): 81.1%
Migration Flow to Van Buren County, AR from (2007-2008):

Van Buren County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $153,735
  • Construction: $10,654
  • Retail Trade: $16,145
  • Professional and Technical Services: $2,874
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $5,724
  • Retail Trade: $16,145
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $4,701
  • Manufacturing: $16,286
  • Farms: $2,020
  • Government: $33,332
Employed (2000): 6,080
Unemployed (2000): 434
Unemployment Rate (2009): 9.9%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $24,158
Local Government Employment (2007): 615
Local Government Revenue (2007): $22,283 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $24,058 (thou. dol.)

Van Buren County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 183
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.1
Deaths (2007): 212
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.9
Infant Deaths (2007): 2
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.9

Van Buren County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 26
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 5
  • Robbery: 0
  • Aggravated Assault: 21
Property Crimes (2008): 193
  • Burglary: 44
  • Larceny-Theft: 121
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 28

Van Buren County Genealogy Records