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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lonoke

Arkansas · 4,287 residents · 4.807 sq mi
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Lonoke has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,558. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $62,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,287
+7%since 1990
from 4,022 in 1990
1990 – 2025
892 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 837 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.2
+5%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Lonoke
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,558
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,844 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,598
+50%since 1990
from $10,384 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.0%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$62,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$475
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $341 in 1990
US average: $602
65.4%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 68.5% in 1990
34.6% rent
2.0
−4%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(2,953)
Black26.1%(1,048)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(6)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score49.4%(1,985)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(3,124)
Black23.4%(1,003)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(79)
Asian0.3%(14)
Diversity Score49.4%(2,117)
49
Unchangedsince 1990
from 49 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.1%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.9%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 60.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
−23%since 1990
from 18.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lonoke, Arkansas?

Lonoke, Arkansas has about 4,287 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lonoke, Arkansas?

The typical household in Lonoke, Arkansas earns about $31,558 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lonoke, Arkansas expensive?

In Lonoke, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $62,300, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Lonoke, Arkansas?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lonoke, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lonoke, Arkansas?

About 15.0% of people in Lonoke, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lonoke, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lonoke, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 265 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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