Lincoln County, Arkansas's estimated 2024 population is 12,886 with a growth rate of -0.09% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lincoln County, Arkansas is the 53rd largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 14,090 and has seen a growth of -8.55% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,826 | -12 | -0.09% |
| 2028 | 12,838 | -12 | -0.09% |
| 2027 | 12,850 | -12 | -0.09% |
| 2026 | 12,862 | -12 | -0.09% |
| 2025 | 12,874 | -12 | -0.09% |
| 2024 | 12,886 | -12 | -0.09% |
| 2023 | 12,898 | -12 | -0.09% |
| 2022 | 12,910 | -258 | -1.96% |
| 2021 | 13,168 | 278 | 2.16% |
| 2020 | 12,890 | -122 | -0.94% |
| 2019 | 13,012 | -196 | -1.48% |
| 2018 | 13,208 | -273 | -2.03% |
| 2017 | 13,481 | -264 | -1.92% |
| 2016 | 13,745 | -127 | -0.92% |
| 2015 | 13,872 | -162 | -1.15% |
| 2014 | 14,034 | -36 | -0.26% |
| 2013 | 14,070 | -116 | -0.82% |
| 2012 | 14,186 | -158 | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 14,344 | 254 | 1.8% |
| 2010 | 14,090 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 13,690 | 321 | 2.4% |
| 1980 | 13,369 | 456 | 3.53% |
| 1970 | 12,913 | -1,534 | -10.62% |
| 1960 | 14,447 | -2,632 | -15.41% |
| 1950 | 17,079 | -2,630 | -13.34% |
| 1940 | 19,709 | -541 | -2.67% |
| 1930 | 20,250 | 1,476 | 7.86% |
| 1920 | 18,774 | 3,656 | 24.18% |
| 1910 | 15,118 | 1,729 | 12.91% |
| 1900 | 13,389 | 3,134 | 30.56% |
| 1890 | 10,255 | 1,000 | 10.8% |
| 1880 | 9,255 | -3,571 | -27.84% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,250 | 63.38% |
| Black or African American | 3,884 | 29.84% |
| Other race | 489 | 3.76% |
| Two or more races | 331 | 2.54% |
| Native American | 62 | 0.48% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,378 | 2.48 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Married | 1,750 | 3.2 | 88.7 | 11.3 |
| Non Family | 1,078 | 1.14 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
| Female | 458 | 3.01 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Male | 92 | 1.98 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
78.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,091 | 10.9% |
| Associates Degree | 449 | 4.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 547 | 5.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 267 | 2.67% |
| High School Graduate | 5,078 | 50.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 562 | 5.62% |
| Some College | 2,013 | 20.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,065 | 5,266 | 657 |
| Black | 3,302 | 2,699 | 151 |
| Hispanic | 397 | 182 | 0 |
| Other Race | 333 | 141 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 204 | 182 | 6 |
| Native American | 62 | 43 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 89.22%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,989 | $50,750 | $46,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,844 | $32,969 | $64,565 |
| High School Graduate | $31,563 | $51,250 | $20,668 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,579 | $64,896 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,332 | $51,176 | $34,223 |
| Some College | $38,147 | $51,875 | $34,628 |
$39,332
Average Earnings
$51,176
Average Male
$34,223
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.49% of Lincoln County, Arkansas residents speak only English, while 4.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,562 | 969 | 14.77% |
| Black | 1,218 | 414 | 33.99% |
| Hispanic | 301 | 61 | 20.27% |
| Other | 247 | 28 | 11.34% |
| Multiple | 292 | 28 | 9.59% |
| Native | 9 | 9 | 100% |
17.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.61%
Male Poverty Rate
21.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lincoln County, Arkansas is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lincoln County, Arkansas is Multiple, with 9.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.36% |
| High School | 15.26% |
| Some College | 10.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 69.44% |
| Male Unemployed | 61.95% |
| Female Employed | 11.31% |
| Male Employed | 6.62% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,237 | $79,258 |
| Households | $50,526 | $68,575 |
| Married Families | $72,107 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,370 | $40,974 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.0%
Male Marriage Rate
51.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
576
Number of Veterans
510
Male Veterans
66
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 237 |
| Vietnam | 174 |
| Second Gulf War | 104 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 238 |
| 65 to 74 | 146 |
| 55 to 64 | 98 |
| 75+ | 62 |
| 18 to 34 | 32 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 320 | 4.71% |
| Black | 245 | 6.78% |
| Other Race | 6 | 1.62% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 1.32% |
| Native American | 5 | 8.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
32.9%
Labor Force Participation
31.6%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
82.52%
Born in Lincoln County, Arkansas
97.67%
Native Born
2.33%
Foreign Born
2.07%
Non Citizen
0.26%
Naturalized
97.67% of Lincoln County, Arkansas residents were born in the United States, with 82.52% having been born in Arkansas. 2.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.