Lafayette County Summary

Life in Lafayette County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lafayette County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lafayette County:

  • The population in Lafayette County is 6,277.

  • The median home value in Lafayette County is $83,117.

  • The median income in Lafayette County is $40,262.

  • The median rent in Lafayette County is $659.

  • The unemployment rate in Lafayette County is 8.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Lafayette County is 21.6%.

  • The average high in Lafayette County is 80.4° and there are 126.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lafayette County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lafayette County

Stamps, AR Population 1,481

Lewisville, AR Population 881

Bradley, AR Population 500

Buckner, AR Population 320

Map Of Lafayette County

Lafayette County, AR Weather

  • The average high in Lafayette County is 80.4°.

  • There are 77.34 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 126.8 inches of rain each year with 0.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:51 hours of sun each day in Lafayette County.

StatLafayette County
Mean High80.4
Nice Days77.34
Rainfall126.8
Snowfall0.9
Sunny_hours5:51
80.4°
Average High
126.8
Inches of Rain

Lafayette County Demographics

Population over time in Lafayette County

The current population in Lafayette County is 6,277. The population has decreased -6.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 6,373 -5.3%
2021 6,728 -1.1%
2020 6,800 -

Gender in Lafayette County

  • Lafayette County is 48.7% female with 3,059 female residents.

  • Lafayette County is 51.3% male with 3,218 male residents.

Female
48.7% (3,059)
Male
51.3% (3,218)
Gender Lafayette County AR USA
Female 48.7% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 51.3% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Lafayette County

Lafayette County is:

  • 57.8% White with 3,627 White residents.

  • 33.3% African American with 2,088 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 17 American Indian residents.

  • 1.0% Asian with 61 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 3 Other residents.

  • 4.1% Two Or More with 260 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.5% Hispanic with 221 Hispanic residents.

White
57.8% (3,627)
African American
33.3% (2,088)
American Indian
0.3% (17)
Asian
1.0% (61)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (3)
Two Or More
4.1% (260)
Hispanic
3.5% (221)

Table: Lafayette County By Race

Race Lafayette County AR USA
White 57.8% 69.7% 58.9%
African American 33.3% 15.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 1.0% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.4% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.1% 4.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.5% 8.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Lafayette County, Arkansas

  • 9.1% of households in Lafayette County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 8.7% of households in Lafayette County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Lafayette County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Lafayette County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.5% of households in Lafayette County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.6% of households in Lafayette County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 7.0% of households in Lafayette County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.8% of households in Lafayette County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.2% of households in Lafayette County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 1.1% of households in Lafayette County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
9.1% (569)
$10,000 to $14,999
8.7% (544)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.6% (852)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.5% (786)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.5% (719)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.6% (1,165)
$75,000 to $99,999
7.0% (438)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.8% (931)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.2% (199)
$200,000 or more
1.1% (69)
Income Lafayette County AR USA
Less than $10,000 9.1% 6.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 8.7% 5.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.6% 10.2% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.5% 10.0% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.5% 13.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.6% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 7.0% 12.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.8% 13.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.2% 5.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 1.1% 5.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lafayette County for adults over 25

  • 10.0% of adults in Lafayette County completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Lafayette County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 48.0% of adults in Lafayette County completed high school / ged.

  • 16.0% of adults in Lafayette County completed some college.

  • 6.0% of adults in Lafayette County completed associate's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Lafayette County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Lafayette County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Lafayette County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Lafayette County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
10% (627)
9-12th Grade
10% (627)
High School / GED
48% (3,012)
Some College
16% (1,004)
Associate's Degree
6% (376)
Bachelor's Degree
7% (439)
Master's Degree
3% (188)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Lafayette County AR USA
< 9th Grade 10% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 10% 7% 6%
High School / GED 48% 34% 26%
Some College 16% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 6% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 7% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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