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Gould, AR
City in Lincoln County, Arkansas.
Population
661
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
426
ZIP codes
0
Gould and its ZIP codes
Gould at a glance
- Gould is about 7.3 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $32,805, 46% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $56,900 (70% below Arkansas) and median rent is $711 a month.
Local data for Gould, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gould, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$32,805
Poverty rate
24.5%
Median home value
$56,900
Median rent
$711/mo
Homeownership
69.0%
Bachelor's or higher
16.9%
Median age
52.6
Average commute
22.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (54), Irish Americans (20), Guatemalan Americans (19).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Gould.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,363
2,510 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$36,032
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$66.5M
FY 2026, $5,138 per person
How people get to work
Gould, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.1%
- Carpooled16.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 22.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gould, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
278
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
42
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 35°F
51.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gould, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
52.4%
U.S. 33.3% +19.1 pts
Diabetes
27.8%
U.S. 12.1% +15.7 pts
Smoking
24.1%
U.S. 12.8% +11.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.1%
U.S. 11.1% +5.0 pts
Cities near Gould
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MitchellvilleCity | 6.5 mi | 0.1 |
| DumasCity | 8.6 mi | 2.9 |
| GradyCity | 9.8 mi | 3 |
| GillettCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| WinchesterTown | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Star CityCity | 16 mi | 4.8 |
| WatsonCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| TillarCity | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| ReedTown | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| DeWittCity | 25 mi | 3 |
| McGeheeCity | 26 mi | 6.7 |
| WoodlawnCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.4 |
| MonticelloCity | 28 mi | 10.7 |
| AltheimerCity | 28 mi | 2 |
| WabbasekaTown | 29 mi | 0.3 |
| RyeCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gould, AR in?
- Gould is in Lincoln County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Gould, AR?
- About 661 people live in Gould, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gould?
- Nearby places include Mitchellville (6.5 mi), Dumas (8.6 mi), Grady (9.8 mi), Gillett (14 mi), Winchester (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023