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Lafayette County

Arkansas · 6,308 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 $33,763. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 2,251 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $60,800. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,308
−26%since 2000
from 8,559 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
12 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 16 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.9
+19%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K9K10K1990201020202024Lafayette County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,763
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,831 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,204
+57%since 2000
from $14,128 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,800
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $319 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+32%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.5%(5,262)
Black36.3%(3,106)
Hispanic / Latino1%(88)
Asian0.2%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score60%(5,136)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(3,870)
Black32.4%(2,043)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(145)
Asian0.5%(32)
Other2.3%(148)
Diversity Score63.3%(3,996)
Segregation Score22.2%(1,399)
Diversity Score
63
+6%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+45%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 49.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.0%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−72.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lafayette County, Arkansas?

Lafayette County, Arkansas has about 6,308 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lafayette County, Arkansas earns about $33,763 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 $60,800, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Lafayette County, Arkansas?

About 14.0% 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 24.7% 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 3,335 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 4702Census Tract 4701.02Census Tract 4701.01
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 71861ZIP 71860ZIP 71845ZIP 71826ZIP 71827
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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