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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lafayette County

Arkansas · 8,559 residents · 529.472 sq mi
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Lafayette County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,831. Population has declined 11% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $33,900. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,559
−11%since 1990
from 9,643 in 1990
1990 – 2025
16 / sq mi
−11%since 1990
from 18 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.3
+12%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K8K9K10K1990201020202024Lafayette County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,831
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,849 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,128
+87%since 1990
from $7,573 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.2%
−11.4 ptssince 1990
from 34.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$33,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$319
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $263 in 1990
US average: $602
78.6%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 76.3% in 1990
21.4% rent
1.4
−21%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(5,897)
Black38.6%(3,725)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(41)
Asian0.1%(11)
Diversity Score60.2%(5,800)
2000
White, non-Hispanic61.5%(5,262)
Black36.3%(3,106)
Hispanic / Latino1%(88)
Asian0.2%(19)
Diversity Score60%(5,136)
60
Unchangedsince 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.5%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.3%
+13.7 ptssince 1990
from 51.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.3 min
−15%since 1990
from 22.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lafayette County, Arkansas?

Lafayette County, Arkansas has about 8,559 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lafayette County, Arkansas?

The typical household in Lafayette County, Arkansas earns about $24,831 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lafayette County, Arkansas expensive?

In Lafayette County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $33,900, and the typical rent is about $319 a month.

How educated are people in Lafayette County, Arkansas?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lafayette County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lafayette County, Arkansas?

About 23.2% of people in Lafayette County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lafayette County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lafayette County, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,084 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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