South Lead Hill, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 69, South 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

South Lead Hill is a small community located in Arkansas, within Boone County. The total population is 69. It ranks as the 556th most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in South Lead Hill is 49.8 years. This is 29% higher than the state median of 38.5 years. Only 10.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in South Lead Hill is $58,750. This is 3% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.8%. This is 64% lower 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 $108,300. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, South Lead Hill is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 51% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in South Lead Hill was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

32.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places South Lead Hill in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 25% higher 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 83.0%. Notably, 18.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for South 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.