Lafayette County's estimated 2026 population is 5,881 with a growth rate of -1.13% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lafayette County is the 72nd largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 7,638 and has seen a growth of -23% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lafayette County includes 57.74% White, 35.84% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (57.74%)
Black or African American (35.84%)
Two or more races (4.4%)
Asian (1.11%)
Other race (0.72%)
Native American (0.19%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,586 | 57.74% |
| Black or African American | 2,226 | 35.84% |
| Two or more races | 273 | 4.4% |
| Asian | 69 | 1.11% |
| Other race | 45 | 0.72% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.19% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lafayette County's average per capita income is $36,815. Household income levels show a median of $37,237. The poverty rate stands at 27.22%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $70,200 | - |
| Families | $59,776 | $65,852 |
| Households | $37,237 | $51,942 |
| Non Families | $18,273 | $23,875 |
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