Zinc town, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Zinc town is a small community located in Arkansas, within Boone County. The total population is 60. It ranks as the 577th most populous out of 617 cities and towns in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Zinc town is 46.7 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 38.4 years. Only 10.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Zinc town is $34,375. This is 42% lower than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 56% lower. The poverty rate stands at 20.0%. This is 25% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. 66.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Zinc town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.7%.

Education

3.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 85% 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 79.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Zinc town, Arkansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Arkansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 617 Census-designated places in Arkansas. For official data, visit data.census.gov.