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Zinc

Arkansas · 87 residents (2025 est.) · 0.75 sq mi
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Zinc is home to 45 people in Arkansas. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 0% of adults. 46.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. At a median age of 46.8, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Renters pay $342 a month at the median. The population has fallen 41% since 2000.

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

45
−41%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
87 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
60 / sq mi
−47%since 2009
from 113 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
46.8
+4%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.75 sq mi
Population, 19902024
3352719010919902000201020202024Zinc
202445
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.2%(1)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1915.6%(7)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.7%(3)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.3%(6)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5437.8%(17)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.3%(6)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.1%(5)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$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%
46.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 39.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

$342
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $215 in 2000
US average: $1,442
56.5%
−14.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
43.5% rent
47.7%
+42.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
1.96 people
−7%since 2010
from 2.11 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
0.0%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
40.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(72)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(41)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(1)
21
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Guatemalan6.7%(3)
Ancestry
Irish15.6%(7)
American13.3%(6)
Scottish13.3%(6)
German8.9%(4)
Swiss4.4%(2)
Italian2.2%(1)
Section 05

Education

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%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

50.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
43.8%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
13.0%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
43.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 36.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
58.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

64.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
35.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
9.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
40.0%
−20.7 ptssince 2012
from 60.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
17.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2013
from 15.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
69.6%
+36.3 ptssince 2017
from 33.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
78.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 84.6% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
93.3%
+14.9 ptssince 2020
from 78.5% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married37.9%(11)
Married48.3%(14)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced13.8%(4)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married80%(12)
Widowed13.3%(2)
Divorced6.7%(1)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

17.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2013
from 15.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
31.1%
+17.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
13.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
15.6%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
35.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 38.8% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
44.4%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 31.3% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
44.4%
−13.8 ptssince 2020
from 58.2% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)100%(4)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 4 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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