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Lonoke

Arkansas · 4,245 residents · 4.807 sq mi
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Lonoke has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,450. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $106,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,245
−1%since 2000
from 4,287 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
883 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 892 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+5%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Lonoke
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,450
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,558 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,643
+32%since 2000
from $15,598 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,100
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$611
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.6%
−22.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
34.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+11%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(3,124)
Black23.4%(1,003)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(79)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.4%(2,117)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(2,967)
Black25.3%(1,072)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(142)
Asian0.4%(16)
Other1.6%(69)
Diversity Score56.5%(2,398)
Diversity Score
56
+14%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+44%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.4%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lonoke, Arkansas?

Lonoke, Arkansas has about 4,245 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lonoke, Arkansas?

The typical household in Lonoke, Arkansas earns about $48,450 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 $106,100, and the typical rent is about $611 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 12.8% 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 223 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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