Lafayette County, AR

County

Cities in Lafayette County

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Neighborhood

Lafayette, AR

Gin City / Walker Creek

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Lafayette

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

9.1%

Households with Children

26.2%

School Enrollment K-12

579

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.5%
School Age (5-17): 14.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 15.4%
Working Age (35-54): 24.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 16.1%
Seniors (65+): 25.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 18.5%
High School / GED: 47.8%
Some College or Associate's: 24.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 9.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 18.0%
Single Parents: 8.2%
Couples & Adults: 39.5%
Living Alone: 34.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 57.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.6%
Asian: 1.0%
Black or African American: 36.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 21.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 79.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 29.8%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 1.6%
Other Black: 68.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 60.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 39.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 98.5%
Spanish: 0.4%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.1%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.5%
Elementary (1-4): 3.3%
Middle School (5-8): 5.3%
High School (9-12): 5.0%
College / Graduate: 3.4%
Not Enrolled: 80.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources