Lead Hill town, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Lead Hill town is a small community located in Arkansas. The total population is 283. It ranks as the 398th most populous out of 617 cities and towns in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lead Hill town is 31.9 years. This is 17% lower than the state median of 38.4 years. With 38.9% of the population under 18, Lead Hill town has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lead Hill town is $60,625. This is 3% higher than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.1%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 15.4%. This is 202% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $103,800. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $175,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Lead Hill town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lead Hill town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.2% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 0.7%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 14.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.

Education

3.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 87% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lead Hill town, Arkansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Arkansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 617 Census-designated places in Arkansas. For official data, visit data.census.gov.