Ben Lomond, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 330, Ben Lomond's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Ben Lomond is a small community located in Arkansas, within Sevier County. The total population is 330. It ranks as the 366th most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ben Lomond is 21.6 years. This is 44% lower than the state median of 38.5 years. With 34.5% of the population under 18, Ben Lomond has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ben Lomond is $62,656. This is 3% higher than the state median of $60,773. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Ben Lomond. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 0.9%. This is 82% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $93,600. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Ben Lomond is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 89.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 35% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Ben Lomond is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (14.2% vs 9.0%).

Education

24.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ben Lomond, Arkansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arkansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.