Lafayette County, Arkansas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lafayette County
- State
- Arkansas
- FIPS Code
- 05073
- State FIPS
- 05
- County FIPS
- 073
Geography
- Land Area
- 529.47 sq mi
- Water Area
- 16.61 sq mi
- Total Area
- 546.09 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.240629
- Longitude
- -93.611514
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 6,130
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 5,008
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,099 | 99.5% |
| Hispanic | 35 | 0.6% |
| White | 3,617 | 59.0% |
| Black | 2,266 | 37.0% |
| Asian | 63 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 4,998 | 99.8% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 0.3% |
| White | 3,066 | 61.2% |
| Black | 1,848 | 36.9% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 65 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 6,136
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $41,919
- Poverty Rate
- 21.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,344
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 3,543 | 57.7% |
| Black | 2,262 | 36.9% |
| Asian | 62 | 1.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 3,503
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,006 | 28.7% |
| Republican | 1,283 | 36.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,214 | 34.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 1,522 | 43.4% |
| Female | 1,913 | 54.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,044 | 58.3% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 1.2% |
| Black | 1,250 | 35.7% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,160
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 33.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 676 | 33.1% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 24.4% |
| Black | 421 | 33.7% |
| Asian | 11 | 68.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 503 | 33.0% |
| Female | 637 | 33.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,775 (39.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 405 (9.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 3,940
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $85,441
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $654
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 83.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 3.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.