Coy, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 60, Coy'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

Coy is a small community located in Arkansas, within Lonoke County. The total population is 60. It ranks as the 565th most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Coy is 54.8 years. This is 42% higher than the state median of 38.5 years. 28.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Coy is $60,313. This is about the same as the state median of $60,773. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.5%. This is 78% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Coy, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $98,800. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Coy is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 51% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Coy is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 28.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (28.3% vs 9.0%).

Education

4.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 84% 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 66.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Coy, 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.