Lonoke County, Arkansas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 10th-largest in Arkansas

The population of Lonoke County, Arkansas is 74,747 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 10th-largest county in Arkansas. The median household income is $71,449, the median home value is $184,100, and the median age is 37.3.

The population of Lonoke County has grown 11.1% since 2010 (68,739 → 76,389), a +0.76% annualized rate.

Lonoke County within Arkansas · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

74,747

Population

+0.76%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$71,449

Median Income

$184,100

Median Home Value

Lonoke County covers 772 sq mi of land at 96.9 people per square mile.

About Lonoke County, AR

Age is the most distinctive thing about Lonoke County: a median age of 37.3, younger than the national median. With 74,747 residents, Lonoke County is a county in Arkansas. That makes it one of the ten largest counties in Arkansas in the country, at #10 by population.

Households take in a median $71,449, comfortably below the US median of $78,538. About 8.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $184,100, with typical rent around $961.

21.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Around 7.2% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.

Lonoke County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Lonoke County had a population of 68,739 in 2010 and 76,389 in 2024, a 11.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 76,389 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.76%.

Lonoke County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

76,389

Population (2024)

68,739

Population (2010)

76,389

Peak (2024)

0.76%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	68,739	-	-	estimate
2011	69,537	+798	+1.16%	estimate
2012	70,131	+594	+0.85%	estimate
2013	70,775	+644	+0.92%	estimate
2014	71,408	+633	+0.89%	estimate
2015	71,409	+1	+0.00%	estimate
2016	71,845	+436	+0.61%	estimate
2017	72,843	+998	+1.39%	estimate
2018	73,560	+717	+0.98%	estimate
2019	73,648	+88	+0.12%	estimate
2020	74,072	+424	+0.58%	estimate
2021	74,755	+683	+0.92%	estimate
2022	75,219	+464	+0.62%	estimate
2023	75,924	+705	+0.94%	estimate
2024	76,389	+465	+0.61%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	85.7%
Black or African American	5.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

37.3

Median Age

50.6%

Female

49.4%

Male

14.3%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.1%

5–9

6.5%

10–14

7.9%

15–19

6.6%

20–24

5.7%

25–34

13.9%

35–44

14.1%

45–54

12.6%

55–59

5.6%

60–64

6.7%

65–74

8.8%

75–84

3.9%

85+

1.6%

Children (under 15): 20.5% · Seniors (65+): 14.3%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$71,449+$12,676 vs state
Mean household income	$88,961
Per-capita income	$34,081
Poverty rate	8.1%-3.4% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.7%
Employment-to-population	57.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

22.8%

Retail trade

9.3%

Construction

8.5%

Public administration

7.4%

Information

7.4%

Manufacturing

7.1%

Finance & real estate

6.2%

Education & health care

6.0%

The largest employment sector in Lonoke County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

0.9%

Carpool

80.7%

Public transit

7.2%

Work from home

29.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$184,100+$8,800 vs state

Median home value

$961

Median rent

74.4%

Homeownership rate

30,566

Total housing units

91.0%

Occupied

9.0%

Vacant

25.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.3%

With health insurance

93.9%

With broadband internet

33.6%

Foreign-born

11.7%

Veterans (18+)

16.2%

With a disability

95.5%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

90.2%

High School+

21.0%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Arkansas

Little Rock (202,739)Fayetteville (97,227)Fort Smith (89,496)Springdale (87,388)Jonesboro (79,187)Rogers (71,411)Conway (66,288)North Little Rock (64,504)Bentonville (56,326)Pine Bluff (40,436)All Arkansas cities →

Other counties in Arkansas

Pulaski County (398,949)Benton County (294,541)Washington County (251,863)Sebastian County (128,448)Faulkner County (126,001)Saline County (125,724)Craighead County (112,097)Garland County (100,062)White County (77,395)Jefferson County (65,780)All Arkansas counties →

Part of Arkansas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lonoke County, Arkansas has a population of 74,747 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 10th-largest county in Arkansas. Population density is 97 people per square mile.

The population of Lonoke County has grown 11.1% since 2010 (68,739 → 76,389), a +0.76% annualized rate.

The median household income in Lonoke County, Arkansas is $71,449, with mean (average) household income of $88,961 and per-capita income of $34,081. 8.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Lonoke County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (85.7%), Black or African American (5.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Lonoke County, Arkansas is 37.3 years. Residents are 50.6% female and 49.4% male.

The median home value in Lonoke County is $184,100 and median monthly rent is $961. 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 30,566 total housing units, 9.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Lonoke County, Arkansas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

Little Rock is among the largest cities associated with Lonoke County, Arkansas, with a population of 202,739.