County · Arkansas
Lafayette County, Arkansas
Lafayette County, Arkansas. Lafayette County had 5,888 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 6.6% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. It holds 4 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 05073.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,888
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,308 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,136
Median household income
$41,278
±$8,386 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$81,000
±$13,584 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$755
±$72 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
How many people live in Lafayette County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 6,308 residents in Lafayette County. The Census Bureau estimates 5,888 for July 1, 2025, down 6.6% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 6,136 over 529 square miles of land.
| Measure | Lafayette County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,136 | 3,049,391 | −664 |
| Households | 2,622±183 | 1,205,987 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.31±0.16 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,940±18 | 1,394,673 | −461 |
Lafayette County's population since 2000
From 8,559 in 2000 to 5,888 in 2025: down 31.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Lafayette County?
Lafayette County holds 4 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Stamps with 1,181 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Stamps | 1,258 | $37,297 |
|---|---|---|
| Lewisville | 915 | $24,688 |
| Bradley | 405 | $30,907 |
| BucknerGEOID 0509550 | 165 | $95,729 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lafayette County?
The median resident of Lafayette County is 49.0 years old; 18.3% are under 18 and 25.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 57.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 36.9%.
| Measure | Lafayette County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.0±0.6 | 38.5 | +2.0 |
| Under 18 years | 18.3%±0.2 pts | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.8%±0.2 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 9.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 57.7%±0.8 pts | 67.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 36.9%±1.7 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±1.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2%±1.0 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.5%±1.5 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.8%±2.2 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 24.2%±3.0 pts | 18.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.8%±2.3 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.5%±4.1 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 9.0%±2.6 pts | 25.7% | −6.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.3%±0.9 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4%±1.1 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lafayette County earn?
Half of Lafayette County's 2,622 households earn less than $41,278 a year (±$8,386), against $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $39,871 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lafayette County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $41,278±$8,386 | $60,773 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $59,632±$7,528 | $84,759 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,487±$2,525 | $34,225 | −$6,358 |
| People below the poverty line | 22.3%±4.8 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.1%±10.5 pts | 21.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.9%±4.0 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 68.3%±5.4 pts | 86.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lafayette County?
Owners occupy 79.3% of Lafayette County's occupied homes and renters 20.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $81,000 by its owner (±$13,584). The median renter pays $755 a month including utilities, and 25.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lafayette County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $81,000±$13,584 | $188,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $755±$72 | $947 | +$173 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 25.9%±15.2 pts | 35.9% | −25.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $963±$101 | $1,345 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.3%±4.4 pts | 66.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,940±18 | 1,394,673 | −461 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.3%±6.2 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.5%±4.2 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 27.7%±3.9 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5%±1.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.2%±2.2 pts | 4.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Lafayette County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Lafayette County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lafayette County get to work?
83.3% of Lafayette County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 29.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.3%.
| Measure | Lafayette County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 44.3%±3.2 pts | 58.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3%±3.0 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.3%±4.6 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.7%±3.2 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.5%±1.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.4%±2.3 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.7 min±3.5 | 22.5 min | +4.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Lafayette County's census tracts?
Lafayette County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $37,750 (Tract 4701.01) to $49,597 (Tract 4701.02).
| Tract 4701.0105073470101 | 1,686±179 | $37,750 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4701.0205073470102 | 2,062±244 | $49,597 |
| Tract 470205073470200 | 2,388±233 | $38,234 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Lafayette County compare with Arkansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 73rd of 75 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 65th of 75 |
| Residents per square mile | 67th of 75 |
| Median household income | 70th of 75 |
| Median home value | 73rd of 75 |
| Median gross rent | 36th of 75 |
| Poverty rate | 13th of 75 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 74th of 75 |
| Median age | 8th of 75 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lafayette County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.