City · Arkansas
Cabot, Arkansas
Cabot, city, in Lonoke County, Arkansas. Cabot had 27,711 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 26,569 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 26,960 (±34). GEOID 0510300.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
27,711
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 26,569 · ACS 2020-2024: 26,960 ±34
Median household income
$75,000
±$5,526 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$207,300
±$10,551 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$1,110
±$62 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
Where is Cabot and what county is it in?
Cabot is a city in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It covers 20.8 square miles of land, 1,280 residents per square mile in 2020.
Cabot is in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Cabot, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 27,711 people lived in Cabot on July 1, 2025, up 4.3% since 2020, faster than Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020 Census counted 26,569 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 26,960 (±34).
| Measure | Cabot | Lonoke County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 26,960 ±34 | 75,272 | +743 |
| Households | 10,160 ±410 | 28,554 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.63 ±0.11 | 2.61 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,677 ±379 | 30,884 | no clear change |
Cabot's population since 2000
From 15,261 in 2000 to 27,711 in 2025: up 81.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Cabot as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Cabot?
The median resident of Cabot is 34.3 years old; 28.2% are under 18 and 13.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.5%. 1.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Cabot | Lonoke County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.3 ±1.9 | 37.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.2% ±1.6 pts | 24.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.7% ±1.4 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Male | 48.0% ±1.6 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.4% ±1.3 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.6% ±2.1 pts | 83.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±1.3 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±0.7 pts | 1.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.5% ±1.4 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.7% ±0.7 pts | 2.7% | −1.7 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.6% ±1.0 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 14.2% ±2.2 pts | 11.2% | – |
| With a disability | 14.7% ±1.9 pts | 15.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.9% ±1.2 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.6% ±1.4 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.9% ±3.0 pts | 22.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.4% ±1.6 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.8% ±2.4 pts | 88.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.4% ±1.2 pts | 2.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Cabot earn?
Half of Cabot's 10,160 households earn less than $75,000 a year (±$5,526), against $72,828 in Lonoke County and $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $74,569 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Cabot | Lonoke County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,000 ±$5,526 | $72,828 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $90,672 ±$5,174 | $91,277 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,609 ±$1,997 | $35,389 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.2% ±2.4 pts | 10.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.1% ±4.7 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.6% ±2.2 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.2% ±1.9 pts | 94.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.5% ±2.4 pts | 89.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Cabot?
Owners occupy 68.8% of Cabot's occupied homes and renters 31.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $207,300 by its owner (±$10,551). The median renter pays $1,110 a month including utilities, and 39.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Cabot | Lonoke County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $207,300 ±$10,551 | $193,600 | +$17,773 |
| Median gross rent | $1,110 ±$62 | $1,025 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.0% ±7.7 pts | 31.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,449 ±$74 | $1,380 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.8% ±3.4 pts | 75.0% | +5.0 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 31.2% ±3.4 pts | 25.0% | – |
| Housing units | 10,677 ±379 | 30,884 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.0% ±4.3 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.0% ±3.2 pts | 76.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.2% ±1.3 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.3% ±1.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 14.3% ±2.7 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.6% ±1.2 pts | 4.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Cabot building?
Builders took permits for 66 new housing units in Cabot in 2025 (50 in single-family houses), 2.4 per 1,000 residents against 5.0 across Arkansas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Cabot work and get to work?
81.0% of Cabot's workers drive alone and 7.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.3%.
| Measure | Cabot | Lonoke County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.3% ±2.5 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% ±1.4 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.0% ±2.6 pts | 81.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.1% ±2.0 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.7% ±0.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.8% ±2.0 pts | 7.9% | +3.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.6 min ±2.0 | 29.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Cabot?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Cabot, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $49,365 (Tract 202.04) to $86,346 (Tract 202.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 202.06Lonoke County | 5,844 | $65,268 |
| Tract 202.05Lonoke County | 4,639 | $74,167 |
| Tract 202.04Lonoke County | 5,604 | $49,365 |
| Tract 202.01Lonoke County | 3,942 | $86,346 |
| Tract 201.05Lonoke County | 6,177 | $121,615 |
| Tract 202.02Lonoke County | 3,363 | $55,188 |
| Tract 201.08Lonoke County | 5,874 | $93,036 |
| Tract 201.06Lonoke County | 2,082 | $78,026 |
| Tract 201.02Lonoke County | 5,738 | $67,491 |
| Tract 201.03Lonoke County | 8,154 | $87,261 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Cabot) · Census block assignment files
How does Cabot compare with other places in Arkansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Cabot is the 1,451st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 19th-most populous of 500 in Arkansas.
Cabot ranks 32nd of 194 places in Arkansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 19th | 500 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 57th | 182 |
| Residents per square mile | 22nd | 197 |
| Median household income | 32nd | 194 |
| Per capita income | 45th | 197 |
| Median home value | 43rd | 193 |
| Median gross rent | 27th | 186 |
| Poverty rate | 141st | 172 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43rd | 189 |
| Median age | 147th | 196 |
| Owner-occupied share | 65th | 197 |
| Work from home | 51st | 76 |
| Travel time to work | 17th | 197 |
Cabot's figures with every place in Arkansas (CSV)
Every place in Arkansas, sortable · Compare Cabot with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Cabot?
6 of the 57 figures for Cabot on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Cabot are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Cabot.