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Lepanto

Arkansas · 1,732 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 $35,649. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 401 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $55,000. Households here earn about 28% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,732
−19%since 2000
from 2,133 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,107 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,364 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+9%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lepanto
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,649
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,599 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,568
+48%since 2000
from $12,550 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.8%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$576
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.0% in 2000
44.9% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(1,323)
Black13.5%(233)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(90)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.6%(200)
Diversity Score57%(988)
Diversity Score
57
+53%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.1%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+26%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 19.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−66.7 ptssince 2013
from 78.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lepanto, Arkansas?

Lepanto, Arkansas has about 1,732 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lepanto, Arkansas?

The typical household in Lepanto, Arkansas earns about $35,649 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 $55,000, and the typical rent is about $576 a month.

How educated are people in Lepanto, Arkansas?

About 10.5% 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 16.8% 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 296 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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