U.S. County · Profile

Lafayette County

6.1KTotal Population
11Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-28.71%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Lafayette County has a population of 6,095 as of 2023. It is located in Arkansas.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Lafayette County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):3.5%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White59.6%3,633
Black or African American33.4%2,036
Two or More Races4.2%256
Hispanic or Latino3.5%213
Some Other Race1.5%91
Asian1.0%61
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%18
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Lafayette County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$40,262
46.0% below national average
Per Capita Income
$23,699
38.2% below national average
Poverty Rate
21.6%
87.8% above national average
Median Age
48.3 years

Income & Poverty

$40,262Median Household Income
$23,699Per Capita Income
21.6%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$40,262$56,291
Families$58,338$65,988
Married-couple Families$58,338$65,339
Nonfamily Households$20,147$21,759

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Lafayette County, Arkansas.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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