Lockesburg, AR Demographics

A map of Lockesburg's Population by Race

Lockesburg, Arkansas has an estimated population of 873, a dramatic increase from the 594 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.4% White, 5.4% Black, 4.4% Hispanic, 2.4% Multiracial, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lockesburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lockesburg has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lockesburg, that probability was 41.5% in 2020 and 24.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lockesburg is ranked the 229th most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lockesburg was ranked the 261st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lockesburg's White Population

754 residents of Lockesburg, or 86.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lockesburg is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Lockesburg ranks 402nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lockesburg's White population has grown by an estimated 68.7%. White residents' share of Lockesburg's population has increased from 75.3% to 86.4%.

Lockesburg is more White than neighboring Ben Lomond (77.9% White), De Queen (24.7% White), Horatio (47.4% White), and Dierks (67.7% White). Lockesburg is less White than neighboring Alleene (100% White).

Lockesburg's Black Population

47 residents of Lockesburg, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lockesburg is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Lockesburg ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lockesburg's Black population has grown by an estimated 34.3%. Black residents' share of Lockesburg's population has decreased from 5.9% to 5.4%.

Lockesburg is more Black than neighboring Ben Lomond (0% Black), Dierks (2.6% Black), and Alleene (0% Black). Lockesburg is less Black than neighboring Horatio (6% Black).

Lockesburg's Asian Population

0 residents of Lockesburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lockesburg is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Lockesburg ranks 304th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lockesburg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Lockesburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Lockesburg is less Asian than neighboring Horatio (0.4% Asian).

Lockesburg's Hispanic Population

38 residents of Lockesburg, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lockesburg is slightly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Lockesburg ranks 69th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lockesburg's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 41.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Lockesburg's population has decreased from 10.9% to 4.4%.

Lockesburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Alleene (0% Hispanic). Lockesburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Ben Lomond (14.2% Hispanic), De Queen (62.2% Hispanic), Horatio (36.2% Hispanic), and Dierks (6.6% Hispanic).

Lockesburg's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Lockesburg, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lockesburg is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Lockesburg ranks 101st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lockesburg's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lockesburg's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.5%.

Lockesburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dierks (1.1% Native American/Other), and Alleene (0% Native American/Other). Lockesburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ben Lomond (5.5% Native American/Other), De Queen (5.6% Native American/Other), and Horatio (1.8% Native American/Other).

Lockesburg's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Lockesburg, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lockesburg is slightly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Lockesburg ranks 195th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lockesburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 38.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Lockesburg's population has decreased from 5.7% to 2.4%.

Lockesburg is more Multiracial than neighboring De Queen (2.2% Multiracial), and Alleene (0% Multiracial). Lockesburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Horatio (8.2% Multiracial), and Dierks (22% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.