Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Lonoke had an population of 4,196 people. This is a decrease of 1.15% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 2.12% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Lonoke had a population of 4,245 people (which is 6.18% of the total population of Lonoke County). This makes Lonoke the county's 2nd most populous community.
The population of Lonoke represents 0.15% of the population of Arkansas (which has 2,915,918 people), making it the state's 73rd most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 4,245 people, the population of Lonoke has remained roughly the same as the 2000 Census (with a count of 4,287 people).
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Lonoke. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Lonoke.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Lonoke. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Lonoke.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Lonoke. Our list includes 7 papers. See our Newspapers Page for Lonoke.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Lonoke ...
Looking for more information about Lonoke? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Lonoke, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Lonoke.
Adding Lonoke to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Lonoke in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Lonoke was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<8>
From that list, the Lonoke post office opened in 1872.
We also found Lonoke on a map titled William Bradley Map (1889).
If you're interested in how the shape of Arkansas' counties, including Lonoke, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
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The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Lonoke. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The elevation is an estimate for the area around Lonoke - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
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ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Lonoke). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Lonoke or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
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The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
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While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
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A copy of their list with background information can be found at: