Population 75,272 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lonoke County
Household size in Lonoke County
| Period | Lonoke County | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.51 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.68 | 2.57 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.47 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.04 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Lonoke County average 2.67 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Little Rock area, where it has 2.47 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.71, in line with the national trend. Few Arkansas counties have larger households: only six of 75.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lonoke County
| Period | Lonoke County | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.2 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.2 | 37.3 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.2 | 38.4 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.1 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +1.8 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Lonoke County is 38.1 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.2, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lonoke County
| Period | Lonoke County | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 12.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 12.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 12.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Lonoke County (12.0%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lonoke County
Renters in Lonoke County
| Period | Lonoke County | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.6% | 34.2% | 32.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.7% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.7% | 35.9% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.0% | 36.3% | 33.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Lonoke County own their homes; 25.0% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. More than a third of owners (35.7%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 0.5 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lonoke County
| Period | Lonoke County | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 10.6% | 13.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 12.3% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 12.5% | 14.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 9.7% | 13.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Lonoke County than nationally: 7.7%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one other Arkansas county has a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lonoke County
| Period | Lonoke County | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1983 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1985 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1986 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1988 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Lonoke County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1996, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the east. Few Arkansas counties have newer homes: only two of 75.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lonoke County
| Period | Lonoke County | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $730 | $749 | $660 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $774 | $820 | $718 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $876 | $906 | $785 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,130 | $1,127 | $1,007 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$400 | +$378 | +$346 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lonoke County costs $1,130 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $400 a month since 2006–10, up 55%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lonoke County
Bachelor's degrees in Lonoke County
| Period | Lonoke County | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 27.4% | 20.6% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 28.4% | 21.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.8% | 30.4% | 23.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.0% | 33.3% | 26.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +5.9 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Lonoke County: 22.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.4 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lonoke County
| Period | Lonoke County | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.1% | 87.9% | 82.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.8% | 89.2% | 84.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.3% | 90.4% | 86.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.9% | 92.1% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +4.2 pts | +6.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Lonoke County is a bit above the national rate: 90.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Few Arkansas counties have a higher share of high school graduates: only seven of 75.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lonoke County
| Period | Lonoke County | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 6.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 4.4% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 4.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lonoke County runs below the national rate: 4.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 3.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lonoke County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonoke County | 2.67 | 38.1 | 12.0% | 25.0% | 7.7% | 1996 | $1,130 | 22.0% | 90.9% | 4.5% |
| Prairie County | 2.42 | 46.2 | 6.2% | 24.2% | 19.1% | 1980 | $651 | 18.0% | 87.0% | 3.2% |
| Perry County | 2.46 | 44.9 | 11.5% | 19.6% | 16.2% | 1990 | $766 | 16.5% | 87.8% | 3.6% |
| St. Francis County | 2.39 | 41.3 | 15.0% | 44.5% | 17.5% | 1985 | $742 | 12.6% | 84.3% | 6.5% |
| DeSoto County | 2.75 | 37.9 | 13.1% | 22.1% | 6.6% | 1998 | $1,619 | 29.1% | 91.6% | 3.1% |
| Scott County | 2.44 | 42.7 | 9.0% | 21.9% | 21.5% | 1980 | $723 | 12.6% | 82.7% | 7.2% |
| Marshall County | 2.55 | 41.9 | 15.9% | 20.9% | 14.7% | 1991 | $1,106 | 14.8% | 81.6% | 4.8% |
| Le Flore County | 2.65 | 39.4 | 11.9% | 27.2% | 15.0% | 1984 | $812 | 15.4% | 85.5% | 5.2% |
| Benton County | 2.46 | 46.7 | 10.3% | 14.0% | 23.6% | 1990 | $702 | 13.1% | 81.5% | 2.7% |
| Latimer County | 2.37 | 41.9 | 12.3% | 27.6% | 17.0% | 1982 | $654 | 10.4% | 84.5% | 5.7% |
| Alcorn County | 2.37 | 40.2 | 11.1% | 32.2% | 11.4% | 1983 | $723 | 18.8% | 84.9% | 4.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lonoke County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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