Lead Hill, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Lead Hill, Arkansas Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Lead Hill, Arkansas had a total population of 320, the 370th largest town in Arkansas, with a median household income of $55,000, which is 9% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 18.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Only 7.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x.
Unemployment rate of 11.5% is notably above the national average.

Lead Hill Quick Facts

Population 320

Median Household Income $55,000

Median Home Value $114,300

Poverty Rate 18.4%

Unemployment Rate 11.5%

Median Age 32.7 years

Homeownership Rate 81.0%

Affordability Ratio 2.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.6%

High School Graduation Rate 88.1%

Diversity Index 14/100

Population 320 370th of 614

Median Income $55,000 above average

Poverty Rate 18.4% 48% higher than national

Median Home Value $114,300 average

How Lead Hill Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	283	320	+13.1%
Median household income	$60,625	$55,000	-9.3%
Median home value	$103,800	$114,300	+10.1%

How Lead Hill Compares

Median Household Income

Lead Hill

$55,000

$60,773

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lead Hill

$114,300

$188,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 28.4%

$25K-$50K 15.5%

$50K-$100K 30.2%

$100K+ 25.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

10.3%

$10K-$15K

8.6%

$15K-$20K

6.0%

$20K-$25K

3.5%

$25K-$30K

0.9%

$30K-$35K

5.2%

$35K-$40K

2.6%

$40K-$45K

4.3%

$45K-$50K

2.6%

$50K-$60K

6.9%

$60K-$75K

7.8%

$75K-$100K

15.5%

$100K-$125K

14.7%

$125K-$150K

7.8%

$150K-$200K

0.0%

$200K+

3.5%

Employment

11.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

60.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.0%

Renter 19.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $889/mo 19.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

34.4%

18-34

21.6%

35-54

25.0%

55-74

16.3%

75+

2.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 51 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Lead Hill Rankings in Arkansas

#370 Population of 614

#206 Median Income of 526

#459 Education of 614

#269 Home Value of 524

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Other Cities in Boone County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Harrison	13,350	$44,056	14.9%	$169,600
Diamond City	672	$45,966	20.5%	$98,000
Bergman	542	$61,042	13.0%	$144,100
Alpena	510	$50,625	18.6%	$127,400
Bellefonte	428	$46,458	29.2%	$187,500
Batavia	307	N/A	3.9%	$221,200
Omaha	174	$30,833	14.4%	$75,600
Valley Springs	121	N/A	13.2%	$126,600
Everton	79	N/A	21.5%	$65,000
South Lead Hill	69	$58,750	5.8%	$108,300

Cities Similar to Lead Hill

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Dennard	315	N/A	$220,000	0.0%	18.7%
Batavia	307	N/A	$221,200	26.9%	3.9%
Reyno	310	$56,492	$85,800	6.0%	11.0%
Wilton	305	$53,750	$87,900	0.0%	37.7%
Campbell Station	311	$61,875	$95,100	10.2%	12.0%

A note before these figures: with a population of 320, Lead Hill'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

Lead Hill is a small community located in Arkansas, within Boone County. The total population is 320. It ranks as the 370th most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lead Hill is 32.7 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 38.5 years. With 34.4% of the population under 18, Lead Hill has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lead Hill is $55,000. This is 9% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.4%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 11.5%. This is 134% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $114,300. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Lead Hill is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lead Hill has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.6%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

7.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 71% 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 88.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lead Hill, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lead Hill, Arkansas?

Lead Hill, Arkansas has a population of 320 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Lead Hill, AR?

The median household income in Lead Hill is $55,000, which is 32% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Lead Hill, AR?

The poverty rate in Lead Hill is 18.4%. This means approximately 59 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Lead Hill, Arkansas?

Lead Hill's population is 92.5% White, 0.3% Black, 0.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Lead Hill, AR?

The median home value in Lead Hill is $114,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.1x.

How educated is Lead Hill, Arkansas?

7.6% of adults (25+) in Lead Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.