Lafayette County, Arkansas facts for kids
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Lafayette County
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Lafayette County Courthouse, Lewisville
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Location within the U.S. state of Arkansas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arkansas |
| Founded | October 15, 1827 |
| Named for | Marquis de Lafayette |
| Seat | Lewisville |
| Largest town | Stamps |
| Area | |
| • Total | 545 sq mi (1,410 km2) |
| • Land | 528 sq mi (1,370 km2) |
| • Water | 17 sq mi (40 km2) 3.1%% |
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| • Total | 6,308 |
| • Density | 11.574/sq mi (4.469/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
71826, 71827, 71845, 71860, 71861
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| Area code | 870 |
| Congressional district | 4th |
Lafayette County /lɑːˈfeɪɛt/ is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 6,308, making it the third-least populous county in Arkansas. The county seat is Lewisville. Lafayette County was formed on October 15, 1827, and named in honor of the Marquis de Lafayette, a French military hero of the American Revolutionary War. It is a dry county; therefore, the sale of alcohol is prohibited.
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 545 square miles (1,410 km2), of which 528 square miles (1,370 km2) is land and 17 square miles (44 km2) (3.1%) is water. It is the smallest county in Arkansas by area.
Major highways
U.S. Highway 82
Highway 29
Highway 53
Highway 160
Adjacent counties
- Hempstead County (north)
- Nevada County (northeast)
- Columbia County (east)
- Webster Parish, Louisiana (southeast)
- Bossier Parish, Louisiana (south)
- Caddo Parish, Louisiana (southwest)
- Miller County (west)
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 748 | — | |
| 1840 | 2,200 | 194.1% | |
| 1850 | 5,220 | 137.3% | |
| 1860 | 8,464 | 62.1% | |
| 1870 | 9,139 | 8.0% | |
| 1880 | 5,730 | −37.3% | |
| 1890 | 7,700 | 34.4% | |
| 1900 | 10,594 | 37.6% | |
| 1910 | 13,741 | 29.7% | |
| 1920 | 15,522 | 13.0% | |
| 1930 | 16,934 | 9.1% | |
| 1940 | 16,851 | −0.5% | |
| 1950 | 13,203 | −21.6% | |
| 1960 | 11,030 | −16.5% | |
| 1970 | 10,018 | −9.2% | |
| 1980 | 10,213 | 1.9% | |
| 1990 | 9,643 | −5.6% | |
| 2000 | 8,559 | −11.2% | |
| 2010 | 7,645 | −10.7% | |
| 2020 | 6,308 | −17.5% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 6,095 | −20.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790–1960 1900–1990 1990–2000 2010 |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 3,870 | 61.35% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 2,043 | 32.39% |
| Native American | 29 | 0.46% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.51% |
| Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.08% |
| Other/Mixed | 184 | 2.92% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 145 | 2.3% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 6,308 people, 2,784 households, and 1,801 families residing in the county.
Communities
Towns
- Bradley
- Buckner
- Lewisville (county seat)
- Stamps
Townships
Townships in Arkansas are the divisions of a county. Each township includes unincorporated areas; some may have incorporated cities or towns within part of their boundaries. Arkansas townships have limited purposes in modern times. However, the United States Census does list Arkansas population based on townships (sometimes referred to as "county subdivisions" or "minor civil divisions"). Townships are also of value for historical purposes in terms of genealogical research. Each town or city is within one or more townships in an Arkansas county based on census maps and publications. The townships of Lafayette County are listed below; listed in parentheses are the cities, towns, and/or census-designated places that are fully or partially inside the township.
- Baker (most of Stamps)
- French
- Hadley (Buckner, small part of Stamps)
- La Grange (small part of Lewisville)
- Mars Hill
- Roane (Bradley)
- Russell
- Steel (most of Lewisville)
- Walker Creek
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Education
There are two school districts in the county: Lafayette County School District and the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District. Previously the Bradley School District was the second district; it merged into Emerson-Taylor-Bradley in 2013.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Lafayette (Arkansas) para niños
