Lonoke County, Arkansas Demographics 2026
Lonoke County, Arkansas has a population of 75,272, the 10th most populous county in Arkansas. The median household income is $72,828 and the median home value is $193,600. The poverty rate is 10.4%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Lonoke County Quick Facts
How Lonoke 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 | 74,747 | 75,272 | +0.7% |
| Median household income | $71,449 | $72,828 | +1.9% |
| Median home value | $184,100 | $193,600 | +5.2% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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+)
Cities & Places in Lonoke County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabot | 26,960 | $75,000 | 11.2% | $207,300 |
| Ward | 6,573 | $72,734 | 11.1% | $189,100 |
| Lonoke | 4,267 | $47,524 | 18.2% | $106,800 |
| Austin | 3,915 | $113,764 | 1.6% | $220,500 |
| England | 2,294 | $46,544 | 27.3% | $88,400 |
| Carlisle | 2,227 | $41,713 | 11.6% | $164,400 |
| Keo | 322 | $39,000 | 21.1% | $87,400 |
| Humnoke | 122 | $42,813 | 11.5% | $73,800 |
| Allport | 102 | $21,875 | 26.0% | $108,500 |
| Coy | 60 | $60,313 | 3.5% | $98,800 |
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Population Overview
Lonoke County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 75,272. It is the 10th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lonoke County is 37.8 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 38.5 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Lonoke County is $72,828. This is 20% higher than the state median of $60,773. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.4%. This is 35% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $193,600. Housing costs are 3% higher than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Lonoke County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 66.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Lonoke County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 5.5%. The Black or African American population (5.5%) is well below the state average of 14.6%.
Education
22.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% 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 90.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Lonoke 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 Lonoke County, Arkansas?
Lonoke County has a population of 75,272, making it the 10th most populous county in Arkansas.
What is the median income in Lonoke County?
The median household income in Lonoke County is $72,828 with a poverty rate of 10.4%.
How many cities are in Lonoke County, Arkansas?
Lonoke County contains 10 Census-designated places.