Lincoln County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Name: Lincoln County, Arkansas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Lincoln County, Arkansas has a population of 12,950, the 53rd most populous county in Arkansas. The median household income is $51,778 and the median home value is $108,000. The poverty rate is 15.3%.

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

Lincoln County Quick Facts

Population 12,950

Median Household Income $51,778

Median Home Value $108,000

Poverty Rate 15.3%

Unemployment Rate 2.7%

Median Age 40.3 years

Homeownership Rate 76.1%

Affordability Ratio 2.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 12.0%

High School Graduation 82.2%

Cities/Places 3

Population 12,950 53rd of 75

Median Income $51,778 15% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.3%

Unemployment 2.7%

How Lincoln County 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	12,966	12,950	-0.1%
Median household income	$51,667	$51,778	+0.2%
Median home value	$106,100	$108,000	+1.8%

Median Household Income

Lincoln

$51,778

$60,773

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lincoln

$108,000

$188,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 25.4%

$25K-$50K 20.8%

$50K-$100K 31.2%

$100K+ 22.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.5%

$10K-$15K

5.1%

$15K-$20K

5.3%

$20K-$25K

6.5%

$25K-$30K

5.3%

$30K-$35K

4.2%

$35K-$40K

4.2%

$40K-$45K

2.8%

$45K-$50K

4.3%

$50K-$60K

8.3%

$60K-$75K

10.7%

$75K-$100K

12.2%

$100K-$125K

10.3%

$125K-$150K

3.7%

$150K-$200K

6.0%

$200K+

2.6%

Employment

2.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

36.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.1%

Renter 23.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $744/mo 17.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

15.7%

18-34

26.8%

35-54

31.1%

55-74

20.1%

75+

6.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 51 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Lincoln County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Star City	2,405	$51,051	23.9%	$122,300
Gould	661	$32,805	24.5%	$56,900
Grady	168	$46,250	14.9%	$50,000

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Population Overview

Lincoln County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 12,950. It is the 53rd most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lincoln County is 40.3 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 38.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lincoln County is $51,778. This is 15% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.3%. This is 4% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $108,000. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Lincoln County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lincoln County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 27.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (27.7% vs 14.6%). The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

12.0% 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 53% 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 82.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Lincoln County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Arkansas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lincoln County, Arkansas?

Lincoln County has a population of 12,950, making it the 53rd most populous county in Arkansas.

What is the median income in Lincoln County?

The median household income in Lincoln County is $51,778 with a poverty rate of 15.3%.

How many cities are in Lincoln County, Arkansas?

Lincoln County contains 3 Census-designated places.