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Zinc

Arkansas · 87 residents (2025 est.) · 0.751 sq mi
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Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 31 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 46.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
57% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
45
−41%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
60 / sq mi
−41%since 2000
from 101 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.8
+4%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:87 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
335271901091990201020202024Zinc
202445
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$27,924
+228%since 2000
from $8,512 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
46.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 39.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.523
+34%since 2010
from 0.390 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information47.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance21.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical21.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$342
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $215 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.5%
−14.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
43.5% rent
Vacancy rate
47.7%
+42.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(72)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(41)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(1)
Diversity Score20.6%(9)
Diversity Score
21
+214%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.2%
+24.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
50.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
43.8%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.0%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 36.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−61.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
Female
35.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−58.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
40.0%
−20.7 ptssince 2012
from 60.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.8%
−66.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.6%
+36.3 ptssince 2017
from 33.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zinc, Arkansas?

Zinc, Arkansas has about 45 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Zinc, Arkansas expensive?

In Zinc, Arkansas, the typical rent is about $342 a month.

How educated are people in Zinc, Arkansas?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Zinc, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Zinc, Arkansas?

About 46.7% of people in Zinc, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Zinc, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Zinc, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 27 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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

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