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Lepanto

Arkansas · 1,893 residents · 1.564 sq mi
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Lepanto has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,313. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $62,300. The poverty rate of 27.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,893
−11%since 2000
from 2,133 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,210 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,364 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+12%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lepanto
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,313
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,599 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,951
+11%since 2000
from $12,550 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,300
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$373
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.7%
−22.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.0% in 2000
37.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+13%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(1,741)
Black15.4%(328)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(45)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.2%(794)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(1,502)
Black14.8%(281)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(82)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other4.6%(88)
Diversity Score48.1%(910)
Diversity Score
48
+29%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
61.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+37%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
25.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.1%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.6%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lepanto, Arkansas?

Lepanto, Arkansas has about 1,893 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lepanto, Arkansas?

The typical household in Lepanto, Arkansas earns about $30,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lepanto, Arkansas expensive?

In Lepanto, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $62,300, and the typical rent is about $373 a month.

How educated are people in Lepanto, Arkansas?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lepanto, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lepanto, Arkansas?

About 27.7% of people in Lepanto, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lepanto, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lepanto, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 135 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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