City · Arkansas
Lonoke, Arkansas
Lonoke, city, in Lonoke County, Arkansas. Lonoke had 4,299 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,276 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,267 (±15). GEOID 0541420.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,299
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,276 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,267 ±15
Median household income
$47,524
±$3,069 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$106,800
±$31,958 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$757
±$252 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
Where is Lonoke and what county is it in?
Lonoke is a city in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It covers 4.8 square miles of land, 890 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lonoke 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 Lonoke, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,299 people lived in Lonoke on July 1, 2025, up 0.7% since 2020, slower than Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020 Census counted 4,276 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,267 (±15).
| Measure | Lonoke | Lonoke County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,267 ±15 | 75,272 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,951 ±183 | 28,554 | +275 |
| Average household size | 2.05 ±0.19 | 2.61 | −0.30 |
| Housing units | 2,123 ±195 | 30,884 | +290 |
Lonoke's population since 2000
From 4,287 in 2000 to 4,299 in 2025: up 0.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lonoke 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 Lonoke?
The median resident of Lonoke is 43.1 years old; 21.6% are under 18 and 19.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 57.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 30.7%.
| Measure | Lonoke | Lonoke County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.1 ±5.7 | 37.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.6% ±3.6 pts | 24.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.2% ±3.7 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Male | 46.0% ±4.6 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.8% ±5.8 pts | 5.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 57.0% ±7.8 pts | 83.0% | −18.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 30.7% ±5.3 pts | 5.5% | +11.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±1.3 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.3% ±2.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.6% ±5.7 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.0% ±2.9 pts | 11.2% | – |
| With a disability | 16.6% ±4.8 pts | 15.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.0% ±4.6 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.2% ±5.1 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.9% ±5.9 pts | 22.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.4% ±4.6 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.0% ±3.9 pts | 88.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3% ±1.6 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 Lonoke earn?
Half of Lonoke's 1,951 households earn less than $47,524 a year (±$3,069), against $72,828 in Lonoke County and $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $56,260 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lonoke | Lonoke County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,524 ±$3,069 | $72,828 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $60,915 ±$8,114 | $91,277 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,245 ±$3,811 | $35,389 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.2% ±9.0 pts | 10.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.5% ±18.4 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.1% ±5.7 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.3% ±3.4 pts | 94.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.7% ±4.4 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 Lonoke?
Owners occupy 75.8% of Lonoke's occupied homes and renters 24.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $106,800 by its owner (±$31,958). The median renter pays $757 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Lonoke | Lonoke County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $106,800 ±$31,958 | $193,600 | −$49,990 |
| Median gross rent | $757 ±$252 | $1,025 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 16.0% ±11.8 pts | 31.9% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,029 ±$141 | $1,380 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.8% ±9.9 pts | 75.0% | +12.1 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 24.2% ±9.9 pts | 25.0% | – |
| Housing units | 2,123 ±195 | 30,884 | +290 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±8.1 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.8% ±8.1 pts | 76.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.4% ±2.3 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.2% ±5.3 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.2% ±7.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 15.6% ±9.2 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 Lonoke building?
Builders took permits for 41 new housing units in Lonoke in 2025 (12 in single-family houses), 9.5 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 Lonoke work and get to work?
80.4% of Lonoke's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 23.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 15.8%.
| Measure | Lonoke | Lonoke County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.2% ±6.3 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 15.8% ±7.3 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 80.4% ±8.6 pts | 81.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 15.3% ±7.5 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.4% ±3.4 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.5 min ±3.4 | 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 Lonoke?
1 census tract lies mostly in Lonoke, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 205Lonoke County | 4,750 | $48,637 |
| Tract 203.02Lonoke County | 4,235 | $94,808 |
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 Lonoke) · Census block assignment files
How does Lonoke compare with other places in Arkansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lonoke is the 5,329th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 77th-most populous of 500 in Arkansas.
Lonoke ranks 124th 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 | 77th | 500 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 100th | 182 |
| Residents per square mile | 62nd | 197 |
| Median household income | 124th | 194 |
| Per capita income | 79th | 197 |
| Median home value | 150th | 193 |
| Median gross rent | 123rd | 186 |
| Poverty rate | 98th | 172 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 147th | 189 |
| Median age | 40th | 196 |
| Owner-occupied share | 39th | 197 |
| Travel time to work | 78th | 197 |
Lonoke's figures with every place in Arkansas (CSV)
Every place in Arkansas, sortable · Compare Lonoke 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 Lonoke?
18 of the 57 figures for Lonoke 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 Lonoke 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 Lonoke.