2023 ACS Census Data · Population 6,211
Lafayette County is a small rural county in Arkansas with a population of 6,211. The median household income is $37,237, 43% below the national average. The poverty rate is 27.2%, median home value is $74,600, and 9.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 62% below the national average.
Population
6,211
2023 estimate
Rank #2798 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$37,237
Household
Rank #3091 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$74,600
Owner-occupied
Rank #3179 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
9.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #3191 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
48.5%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.0%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
27% below Arkansas avg·43% below national avg
Poverty Rate
47% below Arkansas avg·82% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
17% below Arkansas avg·24% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$22,393
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
27.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
44.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
43% below Arkansas avg·64% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
6% below Arkansas avg·23% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
9% above Arkansas avg·6% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
15% above Arkansas avg·19% above national avg
Housing Units
3,940
Households
2,564
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$923
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
67.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
29 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
48% below Arkansas avg·62% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
6% below Arkansas avg·8% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
16.1%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
11.3%
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