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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lincoln

Arkansas · 1,460 residents · 2.866 sq mi
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Lincoln has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,919. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 292 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,100. The poverty rate of 27.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,460
−17%vs 2000
vs 1,752 in 2000
1990 – 2025
509 / sq mi
−17%vs 2000
vs 611 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.1
−3%vs 2000
vs 35.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Lincoln
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$13,919
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,639 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,220
−42%vs 2000
vs $14,232 in 2000
US average: $14,340
27.0%
+11.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,100
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $69,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$297
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $414 in 2000
US average: $450
69.3%
+6.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.7% in 2000
30.7% rent
2.7
+5%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(1,576)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(89)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.8%(224)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(1,397)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(63)
Diversity Score14.6%(212)
15
+14%vs 2000
vs 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.1%
−5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
59.0%
−10.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.6%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.6 min
+15%vs 2000
vs 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lincoln, Arkansas?

Lincoln, Arkansas has about 1,460 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lincoln, Arkansas?

The typical household in Lincoln, Arkansas earns about $13,919 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincoln, Arkansas expensive?

In Lincoln, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $37,100, and the typical rent is about $297 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln, Arkansas?

About 2.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincoln, Arkansas?

About 27.0% of people in Lincoln, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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