Lincoln County, Arkansas
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Lincoln County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of 2000, the population is 14,492. The county seat is Star City. Lincoln County was formed on March 28, 1871 and named for Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States. It is an alcohol prohibition or dry county.
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,482 km² (572 mi²). 1,454 km² (561 mi²) of it is land and 28 km² (11 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.92% water.
Adjacent counties
- Jefferson County (north)
- Arkansas County (northeast)
- Desha County (east)
- Drew County (south)
- Cleveland County (west)
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 14,492 people, 4,265 households, and 3,130 families residing in the county. The population density was 10/km² (26/mi²). There were 4,955 housing units at an average density of 3/km² (9/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 64.88% White, 32.92% Black or African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.99% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. 1.81% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 4,265 households out of which 34.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.30% were married couples living together, 14.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.60% were non-families. 23.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.11.
In the county the population was spread out with 22.20% under the age of 18, 12.40% from 18 to 24, 33.20% from 25 to 44, 20.40% from 45 to 64, and 11.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 142.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 154.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $29,607, and the median income for a family was $35,408. Males had a median income of $28,890 versus $19,990 for females. The per capita income for the county was $12,479. 19.50% of the population and 15.50% of families were below the poverty line. 26.60% of those under the age of 18 and 17.90% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
