Lafayette County's estimated 2026 population is 5,720 with a growth rate of -2.85% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lafayette County is the 73rd largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 7,638 and has seen a growth of -25.11% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 49 years
Female: 50.5 years
Male: 44.9 years
There are 5,016 adults, (1,584 of whom are seniors) in Lafayette County.
Female: 2,988 (48.7%)
Male: 3,148 (51.3%)
The racial composition of Lafayette County includes 57.74% White, 36.86% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,543 | 57.74% |
| Black or African American | 2,262 | 36.86% |
| Two or more races | 206 | 3.36% |
| Asian | 62 | 1.01% |
| Other race | 49 | 0.8% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.23% |
Lafayette County's average per capita income is $39,180. Household income levels show a median of $41,278. The poverty rate stands at 22.26%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $67,500 | - |
| Families | $61,813 | $76,118 |
| Households | $41,278 | $59,632 |
| Non Families | $20,360 | $24,157 |
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