Lonoke County, AR population by race
The table below shows Lonoke County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64,497 | 86.82% |
| Black or African American | 4,108 | 5.53% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 153 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 758 | 1.02% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 93 | 0.13% |
| Some other race | 936 | 1.26% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,747 | 5.04% |
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Lonoke County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Lonoke County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Lonoke County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Lonoke County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 86.82% are white, 5.53% are Black or African American, 0.21% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.02% are Asian, 0.13% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.26% are some other race and 5.04% are multiracial.
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Lonoke County, AR population by race.
The largest racial group in Lonoke County is White with a population of 64,497 (86.82% of the total population).
Lonoke County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Lonoke County is White with a population of 64,497 (86.82% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 3,747 (5.04% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Lonoke County, AR
By ethnicity, 3,590 (4.83% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 70,702 (95.17% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Lonoke County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 62,641 (88.60% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Lonoke County, AR Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Lonoke County's Non-Hispanic population.
Lonoke County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 62,641 | 88.60% |
| Black or African American alone | 4,086 | 5.78% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 76 | 0.11% |
| Asian alone | 748 | 1.06% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 87 | 0.12% |
| Some other race alone | 97 | 0.14% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,967 | 4.20% |
Among the Hispanic population in Lonoke County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 2,707 (75.40% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Lonoke County, AR Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Lonoke County's Hispanic population.
Lonoke County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 2,707 | 75.40% |
| Puerto Rican | 223 | 6.21% |
| Cuban | 17 | 0.47% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 643 | 17.91% |
Things to know
What percentage of Lonoke County, AR is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.83% of Lonoke County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Lonoke County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 2,707 (75.40% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Lonoke County, AR have?
Lonoke County, AR has 4,108 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 5.53% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Lonoke County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Lonoke County, AR?
With 95.17% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Lonoke County.
That being said, with a 5.53% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Lonoke County.
What is the majority race in Lonoke County, AR?
With a population of 64,497 (86.82% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Lonoke County.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Lonoke County, with 5.53% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
