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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lincoln County

Arkansas · 14,492 residents · 559.466 sq mi
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Lincoln County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,607. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $45,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% 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

Total population
14,492
+6%since 1990
from 13,690 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
26 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 24 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.7
+8%since 1990
from 32.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K14K14K15K1990201020202024Lincoln County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,607
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,457 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,479
+58%since 1990
from $7,899 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
19.5%
−6.7 ptssince 1990
from 26.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$385
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $253 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.1%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 75.5% in 1990
23.9% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−7%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(8,666)
Black36.2%(4,949)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(149)
Asian0.1%(11)
Diversity Score60%(8,211)
2000
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(9,315)
Black32.8%(4,760)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(263)
Asian0.1%(9)
Diversity Score58.5%(8,479)
Diversity Score
59
−2%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.0%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 58.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
−21%since 1990
from 23.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Lincoln County to nearby counties

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln County, Arkansas?

Lincoln County, Arkansas has about 14,492 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lincoln County, Arkansas?

The typical household in Lincoln County, Arkansas earns about $29,607 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincoln County, Arkansas expensive?

In Lincoln County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $45,000, and the typical rent is about $385 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln County, Arkansas?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincoln County, Arkansas?

About 19.5% of people in Lincoln County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lincoln County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lincoln County, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 802 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 9606Census Tract 9604Census Tract 9603Census Tract 9605
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 71667ZIP 71643ZIP 71639ZIP 71644ZIP 71678
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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