CensusEasy
CITY

Lafe

Arkansas · 419 residents (2025 est.) · 2.032 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Paragould micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Lafe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,429. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $82,400. The poverty rate of 43.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
478
+24%since 2000
from 385 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
235 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 189 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.3
+6%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:419 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2903413934444951990201020202024Lafe
2024478
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,429
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,938 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,777
+53%since 2000
from $12,234 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
43.4%
+25.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
+8%since 2010
from 0.400 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
18.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.1%
+28.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+70%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lafe on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(341)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(472)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(6)
Diversity Score3.1%(15)
Diversity Score
3
+43%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.7%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+9%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 49.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.3%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2012
from 24.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−74.7 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.6%
+21.0 ptssince 2017
from 61.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2016
from 93.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2016
from 6.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Lafe

Attapulgus
Pop 442
Hickox
Pop 520
Capitola
Pop 375
Wausau
Pop 394
Places similar to Lafe
Head to head

Compare Lafe to nearby cities

LAFE VS
Paragould
Income$56,980+56%
Home value$181,500+120%
Population31,135+7331%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LAFE VS
Kennett
Income$52,500+44%
Home value$112,000+36%
Population10,118+2315%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LAFE VS
Jonesboro
Income$55,424+52%
Home value$223,200+171%
Population83,296+19780%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LAFE VS
Blytheville
Income$47,865+31%
Home value$119,000+44%
Population12,227+2818%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Lafe, Arkansas?

Lafe, Arkansas has about 478 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lafe, Arkansas?

The typical household in Lafe, Arkansas earns about $36,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lafe, Arkansas expensive?

In Lafe, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $82,400, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Lafe, Arkansas?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lafe, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lafe, Arkansas?

About 43.4% of people in Lafe, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lafe, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lafe, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 171 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Arkansas
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Lafe with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →