Lafayette County, Arkansas
Lafayette County: county in Arkansas, United States
About
Lafayette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,645 and a population density of 5 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,596 inhabitants. Its county seat is Lewisville. The county was created 198 years ago in 1827.
County Snapshot
Lafayette County at a glance
Lafayette County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
4
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Arkansas counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
StampsPopulation 1,467
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Lafayette County
| Population | 6,596 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arkansas (United States) |
| Different from | Lafayette County, Lafayette County, Lafayette County, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette County |
| Area | 1412 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.1% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.9% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.2410,-93.6070 |
| Named for | Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette |
| Capital | Lewisville |
| Establishment | October 15, 1827 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 01:00:46 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -15.9% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 65℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Lafayette County is located at 33°14'28"N 93°36'25"W (33.2409800, -93.6070400). It has 5 neighbors: Columbia County, Hempstead County, Nevada County, Bossier Parish and Webster Parish.
Lafayette County map
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The largest city of Lafayette County is Stamps with a population of 1,467. Other cities include, Lewisville population 1,110, Bradley population 524 and Buckner population 229. See all Lafayette County cities & populated places.
Lafayette County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lafayette County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Stamps | 1,467 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Lewisville | 1,110 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Bradley | 524 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Buckner | 229 | City in Arkansas, USA |
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 0 to 5 m...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Lafayette County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Lafayette County decreased by 15.9% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,645 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,536 | -1.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,450 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,284 | -2.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,158 | -1.76% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,158 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,010 | -2.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,888 | -1.77% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,797 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,679 | -1.77% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,624 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,596 | -0.42% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Lafayette County, Mississippi county in Missouri, United States with a population of 54,408 people.
- Lafayette County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 33,006 people.
- Lafayette County, Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 16,646 people.
- Lafayette County, Florida county in Florida, United States of America with a population of 8,482 people.
Arkansas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County | 392,980 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Benton County | 288,774 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Washington County | 243,216 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Little Rock | 197,866 | The capital of Arkansas. |
| Sebastian County | 127,590 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Faulkner County | 126,919 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Saline County | 123,968 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Craighead County | 112,245 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Garland County | 99,789 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Fayetteville | 89,576 | The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas. |
| Fort Smith | 87,764 | The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas. |
| Springdale | 81,115 | The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas. |
| Jonesboro | 79,859 | The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas. |
| White County | 78,729 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Lonoke County | 73,921 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Rogers | 70,522 | The fourth most populous city in Arkansas. |