Lafayette County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05073 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,136 | — | #2,801 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $41,278 | -45.1% | #3,056 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 49.0 years | +26.0% | #281 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $81,000 | -71.3% | #3,163 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $755 | -35.1% | #2,449 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.3% | +76.6% | #2,854 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lafayette County has a population of 6,136, making it the #2,801 most populous county in the US. The median age is 49.0 years, which is 26.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lafayette County is $41,278, ranking #3,056 out of 3,222 counties — 45.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.3% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.
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The median home value in Lafayette County is $81,000 (-71.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $755/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.3%.
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91.2% of residents in Lafayette County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.6% below the national rate.
About Lafayette County, Arkansas
Lafayette County, Arkansas has a total population of 6,136, making it the 2,801st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lafayette County is 49.0 years, which is 26.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lafayette County is $41,278, which ranks #3,056 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 45.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.
The median home value in Lafayette County is $81,000, 71.3% below the national median. Renters in Lafayette County pay a median gross rent of $755 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lafayette County, 9.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 73.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.0 min.
Lafayette County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 57.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (36.9%) and Two or More Races (3.2%).
All data for Lafayette County, Arkansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.