Lafayette County, Arkansas
Lafayette County is home to 6,136 people. 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Arkansas rate (16.0%). The median household income is $41,278.
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| Measure | Value | Arkansas | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,136 | 3,049,391 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $41,278 | $60,773 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 22.3% | 16.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 31.1% | 21.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 8.8% | 9.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.0% | 25.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $81,000 | $188,000 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $755 | $947 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 34.2% | 44.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 0.7% | 5.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 49.0 years | 38.5 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Columbia County
- Hempstead County
- Miller County
- Nevada County
- Bossier Parish, Louisiana
- Webster Parish, Louisiana
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.