Lincoln County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lincoln County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 12,966. It is the 53rd most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lincoln County is 40.1 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lincoln County is $51,667. This is 12% lower than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 34% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.7%. This is 10% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $106,100. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $175,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Lincoln County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lincoln County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 28.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (28.4% vs 14.8%). The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

10.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 57% 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 83.3%.