Zinc, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Zinc, Arkansas had a total population of 45, the 579th largest town in Arkansas. The poverty rate is 46.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (46.7%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Zinc Quick Facts
How Zinc 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 | 60 | 45 | -25.0% |
How Zinc Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
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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+)
Zinc Rankings in Arkansas
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Other Cities in Boone County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison | 13,350 | $44,056 | 14.9% | $169,600 |
| Diamond City | 672 | $45,966 | 20.5% | $98,000 |
| Bergman | 542 | $61,042 | 13.0% | $144,100 |
| Alpena | 510 | $50,625 | 18.6% | $127,400 |
| Bellefonte | 428 | $46,458 | 29.2% | $187,500 |
| Lead Hill | 320 | $55,000 | 18.4% | $114,300 |
| Batavia | 307 | N/A | 3.9% | $221,200 |
| Omaha | 174 | $30,833 | 14.4% | $75,600 |
| Valley Springs | 121 | N/A | 13.2% | $126,600 |
| Everton | 79 | N/A | 21.5% | $65,000 |
Cities Similar to Zinc
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCaskill | 46 | N/A | $171,900 | 3.7% | 84.8% |
| Scott | 46 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Beedeville | 44 | N/A | $72,100 | 3.6% | 18.2% |
| Ozan | 43 | N/A | N/A | 11.5% | 0.0% |
| Reader | 43 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 45, Zinc'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
Zinc is a small community located in Arkansas, within Boone County. The total population is 45. It ranks as the 579th most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Zinc is 46.8 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 38.5 years. Only 2.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 46.7%. This is 192% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Zinc, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 56.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% lower than the state average of 66.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
Zinc has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.7%.
Education
0.0% 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. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Zinc, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Zinc, Arkansas?
Zinc, Arkansas has a population of 45 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Zinc, AR?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Zinc — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Zinc, AR?
The poverty rate in Zinc is 46.7%. This means approximately 21 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Zinc, Arkansas?
Zinc's population is 91.1% White, 0.0% Black, 6.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Zinc, AR?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Zinc — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Zinc, Arkansas?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Zinc hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.