Population 6,136 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lafayette County
Household size in Lafayette County
| Period | Lafayette County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.68 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.54 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.34 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.34 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Lafayette County are small: just 2.34 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.68, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lafayette County
| Period | Lafayette County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.3 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.7 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.9 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.2 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Lafayette County skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.7, in line with the national trend. Only five of Arkansas' 75 counties are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lafayette County
| Period | Lafayette County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Lafayette County (9.4%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 0.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lafayette County
Renters in Lafayette County
| Period | Lafayette County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.8% | 32.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.4% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.7% | 33.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 20.7% of households in Lafayette County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 62.4% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Lafayette County has a lower share of renters than the great majority of Arkansas counties.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lafayette County
| Period | Lafayette County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.2% | 13.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.2% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 35.0% | 14.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.3% | 13.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 32.3% of the housing in Lafayette County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Lafayette County has the highest vacancy rate of any Arkansas county.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lafayette County
| Period | Lafayette County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in Lafayette County was built around 1977, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in Arkansas overall, where the median home dates to 1988. Lafayette County has older homes than at least four in five Arkansas counties.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lafayette County
| Period | Lafayette County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $486 | $660 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $470 | $718 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $496 | $785 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $644 | $1,007 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$159 | +$346 | +$606 |
The median renter in Lafayette County pays $644 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $159 a month since 2006–10, up 33%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.4% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lafayette County
Bachelor's degrees in Lafayette County
| Period | Lafayette County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 20.6% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 21.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 23.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 26.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Lafayette County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 8.3%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is down 5.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only one other Arkansas county has a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lafayette County
| Period | Lafayette County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.9% | 82.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.0% | 84.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.1% | 86.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.1% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +6.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in Lafayette County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.2 points, in line with the national trend. Few Arkansas counties have a lower share of high school graduates: only seven of 75.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lafayette County
| Period | Lafayette County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lafayette County is close to the national rate: 4.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 6.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lafayette County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette County | 2.34 | 48.9 | 9.4% | 20.7% | 32.3% | 1977 | $644 | 8.3% | 82.1% | 4.9% |
| Columbia County | 2.49 | 36.7 | 13.6% | 29.3% | 22.9% | 1981 | $755 | 24.7% | 90.1% | 3.0% |
| Union County | 2.56 | 41.5 | 11.6% | 27.3% | 17.4% | 1981 | $850 | 19.3% | 88.0% | 5.9% |
| Titus County | 2.86 | 36.0 | 16.1% | 29.4% | 9.2% | 1983 | $923 | 16.8% | 77.9% | 3.3% |
| Franklin County | 2.72 | 44.0 | 7.1% | 18.0% | 21.3% | 1986 | $909 | 26.8% | 90.2% | 3.6% |
| Ashley County | 2.54 | 42.4 | 8.0% | 29.2% | 21.7% | 1978 | $676 | 12.8% | 88.0% | 5.5% |
| Hopkins County | 2.67 | 40.9 | 8.3% | 28.9% | 12.0% | 1986 | $1,086 | 22.3% | 85.5% | 3.9% |
| Delta County | 2.55 | 39.7 | 10.1% | 17.2% | 11.3% | 1977 | $1,074 | 14.7% | 89.2% | 4.5% |
| Chicot County | 2.36 | 43.3 | 16.5% | 30.8% | 22.3% | 1980 | $719 | 18.8% | 83.6% | 8.0% |
| Washington County | 2.57 | 38.3 | 21.4% | 39.8% | 16.0% | 1974 | $898 | 21.8% | 81.1% | 6.0% |
| Humphreys County | 2.58 | 40.6 | 23.1% | 38.3% | 17.5% | 1980 | $671 | 19.2% | 81.7% | 11.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Pendleton County, KY · Lowndes County, AL · Lucas County, IA · Luce County, MI · Lunenburg County, VA · Lyman County, SD · Madison County, MT · Madison County, TX · Marion County, TX · Marquette County, WI
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lafayette County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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