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Lincoln, AR
City in Washington County, Arkansas.
Population
2,794
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
975
ZIP codes
0
Lincoln and its ZIP codes
Lincoln at a glance
- Lincoln is about 17 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- It is the 115th most populous of 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- Households here earn a median of $68,333 a year, 12% more than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,900 (10% below Arkansas) and median rent is $1,107 a month.
Local data for Lincoln, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lincoln, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,333
Poverty rate
12.4%
Median home value
$168,900
Median rent
$1,107/mo
Homeownership
60.1%
Bachelor's or higher
7.6%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
31.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (380), German Americans (287), Irish Americans (158).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Lincoln.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,051
122,001 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,752
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.4B
FY 2026, $5,727 per person
How people get to work
Lincoln, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.6%
- Carpooled1.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 31.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lincoln, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
922
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
525
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 27°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lincoln, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
Cities near Lincoln
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CanehillCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 2.2 |
| SummersCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 2.4 |
| MorrowCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 2.9 |
| Prairie GroveCity | 6.9 mi | 9.3 |
| CincinnatiCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 7.5 |
| Piney, OKCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 4.5 |
| Westville, OKTown | 8.8 mi | 1.9 |
| Old Green, OKCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.1 |
| Baron, OKCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5.9 |
| FarmingtonCity | 11 mi | 9.8 |
| Peavine, OKCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 9.4 |
| EvansvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| West Peavine, OKCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7.8 |
| Fairfield, OKCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.9 |
| Christie, OKCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 9.6 |
| West ForkCity | 14 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lincoln, AR in?
- Lincoln is in Washington County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Lincoln, AR?
- About 2,794 people live in Lincoln, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lincoln?
- Nearby places include Canehill (3.1 mi), Summers (4.2 mi), Morrow (6.6 mi), Prairie Grove (6.9 mi), Cincinnati (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023