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Lincoln County

Arkansas · 12,941 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 $46,554. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $90,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,941
−11%since 2000
from 14,492 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
23 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+16%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,554
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,607 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,182
+14%since 2000
from $12,479 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,600
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
24.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+28%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(9,315)
Black32.8%(4,760)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(263)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.5%(8,479)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(8,188)
Black28.2%(3,650)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(619)
Asian0.2%(23)
Other1.5%(198)
Diversity Score62.2%(8,045)
Segregation Score47.6%(6,159)
Diversity Score
62
+6%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
48
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+41%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
30.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 42.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.0%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Female
36.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−73.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln County, Arkansas?

Lincoln County, Arkansas has about 12,941 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lincoln County, Arkansas earns about $46,554 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 $90,600, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln County, Arkansas?

About 8.5% 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 19.7% of people in Lincoln County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lincoln County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lincoln County, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 749 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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