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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

Population 75,272
Median Household Income $72,828
Median Home Value $193,600
Poverty Rate 10.4%
Unemployment Rate 4.4%
Median Age 37.8 years
Homeownership Rate 75.0%
Affordability Ratio 2.7x
Bachelor's Degree+ 22.1%
High School Graduation 90.7%
Cities/Places 10
Population 75,272 10th of 75
Median Income $72,828 20% higher than state
Poverty Rate 10.4%
Unemployment 4.4%

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.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population74,74775,272+0.7%
Median household income$71,449$72,828+1.9%
Median home value$184,100$193,600+5.2%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.8%
$25K-$50K 19.9%
$50K-$100K 33.1%
$100K+ 34.2%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.3%
$10K-$15K
3.3%
$15K-$20K
3.4%
$20K-$25K
2.9%
$25K-$30K
4.9%
$30K-$35K
3.2%
$35K-$40K
3.5%
$40K-$45K
4.0%
$45K-$50K
4.1%
$50K-$60K
7.8%
$60K-$75K
11.3%
$75K-$100K
14.0%
$100K-$125K
11.6%
$125K-$150K
7.9%
$150K-$200K
8.2%
$200K+
6.5%

Employment

4.4% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%
63.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.0%
Renter 25.0%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.7x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,025/mo 16.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

30out of 100
Low Diversity

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

State average: 51 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Lonoke County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Cabot26,960$75,00011.2%$207,300
Ward6,573$72,73411.1%$189,100
Lonoke4,267$47,52418.2%$106,800
Austin3,915$113,7641.6%$220,500
England2,294$46,54427.3%$88,400
Carlisle2,227$41,71311.6%$164,400
Keo322$39,00021.1%$87,400
Humnoke122$42,81311.5%$73,800
Allport102$21,87526.0%$108,500
Coy60$60,3133.5%$98,800

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.